’Everything I need for work is in my backpack’

Simon Lux is a professor of energy storage technology and industrial chemistry and director of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production

Simon Lux, shown here with a battery cell in an innovation lab at the FFB PreFab
Simon Lux, shown here with a battery cell in an innovation lab at the FFB PreFab, completed his doctorate under Martin Winter at the MEET Battery Research Centre at the University of Münster. © Fraunhofer FFB
It all begins with a few ingredients: a bit of metal, a few powders. In the end, you have a finished battery cell. "This used to fascinate me even as a student. Back then, it was incredibly exciting for me to build a battery myself," recalls Simon Lux. "Today, it’s important to me that my research directly benefits society." The transfer of knowledge is a central concern to Professor Lux, as it offers an opportunity to bring about positive change. ...
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