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 science-based 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 curiosity-driven research and practical application. His work focuses on reactive thermofluid processes. These are flows in which chemical reactions as well as heat and mass transport are tightly coupled. To better understand such processes, 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. Another major focus is the study of iron and aluminum as recyclable energy carriers. Metals have great potential for the storage and transport of renewable energy and could make a substantial contribution 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 industrial Research and Development, where he spent close to six years on exhaust gas cleaning system development. In 2010, Hasse returned to the field of basic research and accepted a position for Numerial Thermo Fluid Dynamics at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. Since 2017, Hasse has been holding the Chair of Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems at TU Darmstadt. His work and projects on CO₂ free aluminum combustion were recognized in 2024 with an ERC Advanced Grant. He is a Fellow of the Combustion Institute and of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
GEPRIS
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