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Prof. Robert Güttel is the Director of the Institute for Chemical Engineering at the University of Ulm. He is a member of the Ulm Center for Thermal and Environmental Technology (UZWR) since 2016 and serves on its executive board. His work focuses on catalytic reaction engineering, particularly in CO2 utilization, methanation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and process intensification. Research emphasizes catalyst design, reaction kinetics, and reactor modeling under dynamic conditions.
Educations: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. His academic career is highlighted through his leadership roles and publications.
Research Interests: Güttel’s research spans heterogeneous catalysis for CO/CO2 hydrogenation, transient kinetic analysis, polymeric reactors for extraterrestrial applications, and AI-driven reactor design. His team develops advanced catalysts (e.g., Ru/TiO2, cobalt@silica core-shell structures) and investigates novel reactor concepts like fibrous structured catalysts and sorption-enhanced processes. Recent work explores in-situ methanation on Mars and the impact of light on catalytic selectivity.
Publications Trends: His 2024–2025 articles focus on low-temperature methanation beyond Earth, AI-based residence time analysis, and deactivation mechanisms. Studies highlight both experimental and computational approaches to optimize catalytic systems for sustainability and industrial relevance.
Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned in the text.
Grants/Labs: Leads the Institute for Chemical Engineering at Ulm, collaborating on EU-funded projects related to power-to-X technologies and extraterrestrial chemistry. Active in developing lab-scale reactor systems and industrial partnerships for catalyst testing.
Labs/Teams: Directs research groups focused on catalytic reactor design, transient kinetic methods, and sustainable process engineering. Collaborates with institutions on Mars habitat resource utilization and green hydrogen production systems.
