Timon Günther | Alkaline Water Electrolysis | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Timon Günther
Universität Augsburg, Germany

Timon Günther
Affiliation Universität Augsburg
Country Germany
Scopus ID 57729905300
Documents 6
Citations 47
h-index 4
Subject Area Alkaline Water Electrolysis
Event Metallurgical Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-3678-0999

Timon Günther is a researcher affiliated with Universität Augsburg, Germany, whose documented research profile includes work associated with alkaline water electrolysis. The available bibliometric record identifies six documents, 47 citations, and an h-index of 4 under Scopus Author ID 57729905300. The research area is relevant to electrochemical hydrogen production, electrode processes, materials performance, and the development of efficient water-electrolysis technologies. Alkaline electrolysis remains an important technological route for hydrogen production because of its established electrochemical principles and use of alkaline electrolytes. [1] The recognition presented on this page considers the researcher within the context of the Innovative Research Award and the stated subject area.

Abstract

Timon Günther is affiliated with Universität Augsburg and is associated with research in alkaline water electrolysis. His indexed Scopus profile records six documents, 47 citations, and an h-index of 4. The research subject is positioned within the broader field of electrochemical water splitting and hydrogen production, where electrode materials, electrolyte characteristics, cell architecture, reaction kinetics, efficiency, and operational stability are important research considerations. Alkaline water electrolysis has a substantial research history and continues to receive attention in connection with scalable hydrogen-production systems and renewable-energy integration. [1] Research into electrode and catalyst development is particularly significant because electrochemical performance depends strongly on materials properties and operating conditions. [2]

Keywords

Timon Günther; Universität Augsburg; alkaline water electrolysis; water electrolysis; hydrogen production; electrochemical engineering; electrode materials; electrocatalysis; renewable hydrogen; electrochemical energy conversion.

Introduction

Alkaline water electrolysis is an established electrochemical technology for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water. Conventional systems employ alkaline electrolytes and separate the hydrogen-evolution and oxygen-evolution reactions across an electrochemical cell. The technology has attracted sustained scientific interest because improvements in current density, energy efficiency, electrode activity, durability, and system integration can contribute to more effective hydrogen production. [1]

Research Profile

The available bibliometric information identifies Timon Günther as a researcher affiliated with Universität Augsburg, Germany, with a Scopus Author ID of 57729905300. The indexed record supplied for this profile contains six documents, 47 citations, and an h-index of 4. His stated subject area is alkaline water electrolysis, placing the research within the intersection of electrochemistry, energy materials, hydrogen technology, and water-splitting processes.

Research Contributions

Research in alkaline water electrolysis can contribute to several interconnected areas of electrochemical energy technology. Based on the stated subject area, the research profile is relevant to the scientific study of water-splitting reactions, electrode performance, hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, electrochemical efficiency, and materials behaviour under alkaline operating conditions. Established literature identifies catalyst and electrode development as central considerations for improving the performance of alkaline electrolysis systems. [2]

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile records six indexed documents associated with Timon Günther. Because publication-level bibliographic details were not provided in the input data, this article does not assign individual titles, publication dates, journals, or authorship positions without verification. The publication record can be reviewed directly through the researcher’s Scopus profile and ORCID record listed in the External Links section. [5] [3]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative view of the research profile: six documents have received 47 citations, with an h-index of 4. These indicators demonstrate that the indexed publications have received measurable scholarly attention. Bibliometric indicators should nevertheless be interpreted alongside publication quality, research contribution, methodological significance, collaboration, and field-specific citation practices rather than as independent measures of scientific quality.[4]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes research profiles demonstrating relevance to innovative scientific or technological development. Timon Günther’s stated research specialization in alkaline water electrolysis is aligned with an active area of electrochemical energy research involving hydrogen production, electrode materials, catalytic processes, and energy conversion. The subject also intersects with materials and process considerations relevant to the advancement of efficient electrochemical systems. [1]

Conclusion

Timon Günther, affiliated with Universität Augsburg in Germany, has a documented research profile associated with alkaline water electrolysis. The supplied Scopus indicators record six documents, 47 citations, and an h-index of 4. His subject area connects electrochemical water splitting with hydrogen production and materials-oriented energy research. The combination of this specialized research focus and an indexed scholarly record provides a suitable academic basis for consideration for the Innovative Research Award within the Metallurgical Engineering Awards framework.

References

  1. T Günther, J Schick, et al. (2025). Simple process to nanostructured Raney-nickel electrodes for highly active and cost-efficient hydrogen evolution in alkaline water electrolysis (AWE).
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319925009826
  2. TE Günther, R Loukrakpam, et al. (2025). Reliable testing of acidic OER catalysts in GDE half-cell set-up at industrially-relevant current densities.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013468624017109
  3. T Günther, T Mangold, T Körner, R Weihrich. (2026). Design of highly active, bifunctional Raney-Nickel electrodes for alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) at high currents via Sn-doping.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319926039273
  4. M Ligorati, J Geyer-Klingeberg, TE Günther, AW Rathgeber. (2026). Degradation of lithium-ion batteries: a meta-analysis.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S138589472601987X
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Timon Günther, Author ID 57729905300. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57729905300

Saadi Berri | Hydrogen Storage | High-Temperature Metallurgy Award

Dr. Saadi Berri | Hydrogen Storage | High-Temperature Metallurgy Award

Senior Lecturer at University of M’Sila | Algeria

Dr. Saadi Berri is a distinguished materials scientist specializing in computational and theoretical investigations of metallic and intermetallic compounds for high-temperature applications. His research employs first-principles calculations and density functional theory to explore the mechanical, magnetic, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of advanced alloys, perovskites, and hydrides. Through systematic modeling of high-temperature phase stability, electronic structure, and thermodynamic responses, Dr. Berri provides predictive insights crucial for developing energy-efficient materials. His studies on Heusler and perovskite-type compounds have clarified the origin of half-metallicity, spin polarization, and thermal conductivity in ferromagnetic and thermoelectric systems. Additionally, his hydrogen storage analyses of borohydrides and complex hydrides advance the understanding of lightweight energy carriers suitable for extreme environments. He has published 69 peer-reviewed papers, amassing 2,131 citations and attaining an h-index of 26 on Scopus, underscoring his consistent research impact. His theoretical frameworks contribute substantially to the advancement of metallurgical science, particularly in the domain of high-temperature performance and functional material design.

Featured Publications

Berri, S. (2021). Half-metallic and thermoelectric properties of Sr₂EuReO₆. Computational Condensed Matter, 28, e00586. Cited by 143

Berri, S. (2022). Thermoelectric properties of A₂BCl₆: A first-principles study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 170, 110940. Cited by 134

Berri, S. (2015). First-principles study on half-metallic properties of the Sr₂GdReO₆ double perovskite. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 385, 124-128. Cited by 126

Berri, S. (2023). First-principles calculations to investigate structural, electronic, elastic, optical, and transport properties of halide double perovskites Cs₂ABF₆ (AB = BiAu, AgIr, CuBi, GaAu). Chemical Physics Letters, 826, 140653. Cited by 124

Berri, S., Ibrir, M., Maouche, D., & Attallah, M. (2014). Robust half-metallic ferromagnet of quaternary Heusler compounds ZrCoTiZ (Z = Si, Ge, Ga and Al). Computational Condensed Matter, 1, 26-31. Cited by 111