Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Prof. Dr. Enno Wagner is a distinguished academic and engineering expert whose career spans mechatronic design, hydrogen systems, and advanced energy technologies. He earned his mechanical engineering degree with a specialization in energy technology from the Technical University of Darmstadt, where he later completed a doctoral thesis in technical thermodynamics focusing on heat and mass transport and high-resolution measurement techniques. His professional journey includes impactful roles at renowned organizations such as the Fraunhofer ISE, EVONIK Degussa, Stiebel Eltron, and the Schunk Group, where he led multidisciplinary teams in product design, automation, electronics, and control technology. Since 2019, he has served as Professor for Mechatronic Design and Engineering Mechanics at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, directing the Mechatronics bachelor program, teaching engineering design and hydrogen technologies, and leading the hydrogen technology laboratory. His research interests center on alkaline water electrolysis, entropy analysis using bubble dynamics, and compact hydrogen storage solutions, contributing significantly to the broader field of sustainable energy systems. Recognized for his scientific contributions, leadership, and innovation in fuel cell and hydrogen research, he continues to advance cutting-edge knowledge and inspire future engineers through his academic and research endeavors.
Featured Publications
Wagner, E., Delp, E., & Mishra, R. (2023). “Energy storage with highly-efficient electrolysis and fuel cells: Experimental evaluation of bifunctional catalyst structures” in Topics in Catalysis.
Wagner, E., & Kohnke, H.-J. (2020). “Another chance for classic AFCs? Experimental investigation of a cost-efficient unitized regenerative alkaline fuel cell using platinum-free gas diffusion electrodes” in Fuel Cells.
Wagner, E. (2018). “Betrachtung von Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltverträglichkeit mithilfe des neuen Syntropie-Index” in Ökologisches Wirtschaften.
Wagner, E. (2009). “Hochauflösende Messungen beim Blasensieden von Reinstoffen und binären Gemischen” (Doctoral Dissertation, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek).
Wagner, E., & Stephan, P. (2009). “High-resolution measurements at nucleate boiling of pure FC-84 and FC-3284 and its binary mixtures” in Journal of Heat Transfer.
Wagner, E., Sodtke, C., Schweizer, N., & Stephan, P. (2006). “Experimental study of nucleate boiling heat transfer under low gravity conditions using TLCs for high-resolution temperature measurements” in Heat and Mass Transfer.
Wittstadt, U., Wagner, E., & Jungmann, T. (2005). “Membrane electrode assemblies for unitised regenerative polymer electrolyte fuel cells” in Journal of Power Sources.