Reinhard Schomäcker

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schomäcker is a Professor at the Technical University of Berlin's Institute of Chemistry and a Group Leader at UniSysCat. His research bridges catalysis, reaction engineering, and sustainable chemistry, with applications in CO₂ utilization, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and hydrocarbon conversion. He leads the Reaction Engineering Group, focusing on catalyst design and process optimization.

Research Interests: His work spans heterogeneous catalysis, kinetic studies, membrane reactors, and techno-economic assessments. Key areas include:

• Development of tandem catalytic systems for CO₂ hydrogenation
• Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution using advanced materials
• Design of nanocatalysts for industrial processes

Awards & Recognition:

• Innovation Award of German Gas Industry (2016)
• UNIPRENEURS Award for entrepreneurial contributions (2023)

Lab & Resources: He directs the Reaction Engineering Group (www.reaction-engineering.tu-berlin.de), which collaborates extensively within UniSysCat. The lab specializes in operando catalyst characterization and reactor design.