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Katharina Brinkert is an Honorary Professor at the University of Warwick and currently holds the position of Professor of Human Space Exploration Technologies at ZARM Bremen University, Germany. She has developed a strong expertise in artificial photosynthesis and has dedicated her research to Photoelectrocatalysis for both terrestrial and space applications. In her academic journey, she obtained a BSc degree in Chemistry from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, followed by an MSc in Renewable Energy from Uppsala University, Sweden. Her Ph.D. was completed at Imperial College London in 2015, where she worked on the kinetics of proton-coupled electron transfer. Brinkert’s postdoctoral work includes a fellowship with the European Space Agency, focusing on solar hydrogen production in microgravity environments. She has published extensively in the field and has been recognized for her innovative contributions, such as developing electrocatalytic materials for ammonia production. At Warwick University, she teaches various undergraduate modules and supervises PhD students working on advanced projects related to solar energy and chemical production. Her research group is actively engaged in the development of sustainable processes that utilize sunlight for converting earth-abundant feedstocks into valuable chemicals and fuels, with applications aimed at supporting long-term space exploration.
ZARM Bremen University • Bremen, Germany
Leading research in the development and application of methods for solar fuel production under microgravity conditions.
University of Warwick • Coventry, UK
Conducting research and teaching on artificial photosynthesis and solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.