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Dr.-Ing. Miriam Schüttoff

Environmental engineer specializing in hydrogen technologies, fuel cell materials, stacks, durability studies, and production processes, with a growing focus on electrolysis technologies. Passionate about promoting women and girls in STEM through the Femtec Alumnae network.

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Kempten University of Applied Sciences / PostDoc
Kempten
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I hold a degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Stuttgart (2019), with a specialization in renewable energy systems and chemical process engineering. During my studies, I gained research experience at Robert Bosch GmbH, where I worked on electrochemical sensors and solid oxide fuel cells. During my PhD studies at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) and the University of Ulm, I focused on the aging of PEM fuel cell stacks and completed my dissertation on accelerated durability testing in 2024. Since March 2024, I have been part of the Hydrogen Technologies research group at Kempten University of Applied Sciences, where I have been working on PFAS-free materials for fuel cells. This includes their characterization and durability studies, as well as production research for membrane electrode assemblies. Currently, I am expanding my expertise towards electrolysis technologies.

Beyond my professional career, I actively contribute to the Femtec Alumnae network, where I strive to promote the advancement of women in STEM fields and inspire young girls to pursue careers in science and technology.

ECS Pacific Rim International Meeting (PRiME): "Improved Understanding of PEMFC Stack Durability Testing through Comprehensive In-Situ and Ex-Situ Characterization Techniques", 2024, USA.

ECS Meeting: "Development and Evaluation of Accelerated Durability Tests Under Realistic Operating Conditions for PEMFC Stacks – a Systematic Approach", 2023, Sweden.

International Conference on Fundamentals and Development of Fuel Cells (FDFC): "Towards Realistic Accelerated Durability Tests for PEMFC Stacks", 2023, Germany.

European Fuel Cell Forum (EFCF): "Local ageing effects of polymer electrolyte fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies due to accelerated durability testing", 2021, Switzerland.

Miriam Schüttoff et al., 2024: Development of Accelerated Durability Test Protocols for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Stacks Under Realistic Operating Conditions (DOI: 10.1002/fuce.202300263)

Miriam Schüttoff et al., 2024: Improved Understanding of PEMFC Stack Durability Testing through Comprehensive In-Situ and Ex-Situ Characterization Techniques (DOI: 10.1149/11405.0655ecst)

Miriam Koprek et al., 2022: Local ageing effects of polymer electrolyte fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies due to accelerated durability testing (DOI: 10.1002/fuce.202200064)

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