Tamara Miličić

Tamara Miličić is a doctoral researcher affiliated with the International Max Planck Research School for Advanced Methods in Process and Systems Engineering (IMPRS ProEng) and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU). She joined the IMPRS/OVGU PhD program in June 2020, focusing on proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) and the Nonlinear Frequency Response (NFR) method within the Electrochemical Energy Conversion research group at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems.

• Research Focus: Minimizing voltage losses in PEMWE systems through experimental and modeling approaches.
• Methodology: Application of NFR for dynamic analysis and diagnosis of nonlinear systems in PEMWE operation.
• Dynamic Operation: Investigating performance improvements via forced periodic operation of PEMWE.

Her work aligns with global efforts to advance green hydrogen production as a sustainable replacement for fossil fuels. Despite challenges like the pandemic and adapting to life in Magdeburg, she emphasizes the program’s collaborative environment, supportive supervisors, and accessible soft-skill courses. Magdeburg’s affordability and accessibility to touristic destinations are highlighted as personal positives.