Uwe Schnakenberg

Uwe Schnakenberg is a Professor at the Chair of Materials in Electrical Engineering I and Institute of Materials in Electrical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. He also holds an affiliation with the Chair of Micro- and Nanosystems. His research spans materials science, microfluidics, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and catalysis.

• Phone: +49 241 80-27842
• Email: schnakenberg@iwe1.rwth-aachen.de

Research Interests: Schnakenberg’s work explores microfluidic systems for biological and chemical applications, including oocyte characterization, ion channel kinetics, and catalysis for energy systems. His team develops Lab-on-a-Chip platforms and investigates surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors, flexible electronics, and biomimetic fluid transport.

Recent Article Trends: His publications emphasize electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for cell analysis (e.g., oocyte hardening, viscoelastic properties), digital microfluidics (e.g., droplet manipulation, reaction kinetics), and energy materials (e.g., Pt/Ir catalysts, hydrogen storage). The work bridges materials science, biomedical engineering, and chemical engineering.

Labs & Teams: He leads the Institute für Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik 1 (IWE1), which includes five specialized research groups. The institute collaborates with Kooperationspartner (industry and academic partners) and engages in projects like 2D-ForME and ProtLab, focusing on advanced manufacturing and microfluidic applications.