Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Hasse – Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prizewinner 2026
Energy Process Technology, TU Darmstadt
The biggest goal of the mechanical engineer Christian Hasse is to find solutions for realising the energy transition and tackling other present-day challenges. In pursuing this goal, he has been very successful in bridging the gap between knowledge-driven research and practical application. His work is primarily dedicated to thermofluid phenomena, which are systems in which heat and material are exchanged between a fluid and its environment. Aiming to better understand this type of phenomena, Hasse develops mathematical models and simulation methods that allow for an analysis of reactive flows using high-performance computers. Among other things, his work has provided important foundations for reliable and efficient operation of hydrogen gas turbines that do not emit any CO₂. The starting point of this work is the fact that widely available metals such as iron and aluminium feature great potential for generating, storing and transporting energy and could therefore contribute substantially to a sustainable energy supply.
Christian Hasse studied mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen, where he also earned his doctorate in the same discipline in 2004. After obtaining his doctorate with distinction, he worked in the industrial sector, where he spent close to six years doing research in the area of waste gas purification system development. In 2010, Hasse returned to the field of basic research and accepted a position at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. Since 2017, Hasse has been holding the Chair of Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems at TU Darmstadt. In 2024, he was awarded an ERC Advanced Grant for his work and projects in the area of aluminium combustion. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (UK) since 2025.
GEPRIS
In our information system GEPRI(externer Link) you will find an overview of current and completed projects of Christian Hasse.