Johannes de Boor is a Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen’s Faculty of Engineering, affiliated with the Institute of Nanostructure Technology (NST), and a researcher at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Materials Research. His work focuses on thermoelectrics, photovoltaics, and nanoparticle synthesis, with a particular emphasis on energy conversion materials and device optimization. Education: Physics, University of Rostock (2001–2006) MPhil Research, University of Queensland (2007, DAAD scholarship) Doctorate, Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics (2008–2011) His research explores thermoelectric materials like MgAgSb, Mg₂(Si,Sn), and Fe₂VAl composites, targeting enhanced power factors, stability, and interface design. Recent publications highlight innovations in band convergence, energy filtering, and electrode compatibility. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2025–2020) include advanced computational modeling for electronic transport, phase stability analysis in Mg-based alloys, and electrode optimization for thermoelectric generators. Collaborative studies with institutions in Australia, Germany, and Japan underscore his international impact. Scientific Awards: 2011 Young Talent Award, German Thermoelectric Society 2016 Outstanding Poster Award, ICT, Wuhan China 2018 Poster & Lecture Prizes (WE-Heraeus Seminar, ICT2018, ISCTA 2018) 2021 Young Investigator Award, International Thermoelectric Society As a reviewer for journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Energy Conversion and Management , and session chair at major conferences (ICT, ECT), de Boor contributes to advancing thermoelectric research. He leads the DLR junior research group 'Thermogenerators for Space Applications' and mentors students in materials science and device engineering.







