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The FC³ – Fuel Cell Conference Chemnitz 2026 serves as a premier platform for scientific exchange on fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, uniting international researchers and industry pioneers to present the latest findings and technological advancements.The conference will feature over 60 high-level presentations, an engaging poster exhibition and a festive conference dinner.
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Our Keynote Speakers
Haruhito Mori
Junior Corporate Officer
HORIBA Europe GmbH
Ralph Müller
Spokesperson for Technology and Light Commercial Vehicles
Toyota Deutschland GmbH
Prof. Dr.–Ing. Tong Zhang
Director of Clean Energy Automotive Engineering Center
Tongji University
Christian von Olshausen
Chief Technology Officer
Sunfire SE
In-depth insights: our topics
H2 production: Electrolyzers, components, balance-of-plant, materials, simulation models, test methods, innovative production processes
H2 storage and transport: Mobile and stationary storage, distribution systems, logistics, hydrogen compression, refueling, safety
H2 applications: fuel cells, components, balance-of-plant, materials, vehicle drives, stationary applications, simulation models, test methods
Production and scaling: production processes and systems, (series) manufacturing technologies, automation, factory and process planning
Networking: Make valuable contacts!
09.11.2026 PRE-EVENT – HZWO SCIENCE ROUND TABLE
10.11.2026 CONFERENCE DINNER – INDUSTRIEMUSEUM CHEMNITZ
Make valuable contacts during our social programme.
Further information will follow shortly.
Contact
Kristin Lötsch
+49 160 99 65 98 90
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09:00–10:00 Registration at Carlowitz Congresscenter
10:00–12:00 Opening and Keynotes
Greeting:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas von Unwerth, Head of the Institute for Automotive Research, Chemnitz University of Technology
Keynotes
Haruhito Mori, Junior Corporate Officer, HORIBA Europe GmbH
Ralph Müller, Spokesperson for Technology and Light Commercial Vehicles, Toyota Deutschland GmbH
Prof. Dr.–Ing. Tong Zhang, Director of Clean Energy Automotive Engineering Center, Tongji University
Christian von Olshausen, Chief Technology Officer, Sunfire SE
12:00–13:00 Lunch Break
13:00–14:30 Presentations Session 1
| Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and Distribution of Relaxation Times Characterization of Water Electrolyzers Using Reference Electrode
Jaroslav Herman, Charles Univerity Prague, CZ |
| 3D Modelling of Alkaline Water and Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzers: A Comparative Safety-Oriented Sensitivity Analysis for Hydrogen Production
Marilia Gabriela Justino Vaz, AVL Deutschland GmbH |
| Testing the Applicability of Highly Filled Polymer Compound-Based Bipolar Plates in Proton as Well as Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis
Elisabeth Verweyen, ZBT – the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center |
| Overcoming the Drawbacks of Classical Alkaline Electrolysis: Towards High Pressure High Temperature Operation
Dr. Gregor Zwaschka, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU |
| Hydrogen storage and electric drive functional solution for heavy fuel cell-powered mobile machinery
Norbert Schramm, LSE GmbH |
| Deep Reinforcement Learning for Hydrogen Hybrid Train Energy Management using Track Preview and Curriculum Learning
Ziqi Chen, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| HY.COMM – Clean Hydrogen Construction and Mining Machine
Dr. Martin Ufert, Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI |
| Impact of Current Ripples on PEM Fuel Cell Aging
Osvaldo Daniel Mutuque, INP Toulouse, Laplace Laboratory, FR |
| Industrial Scale Production of Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Fuel Cells and Electrolysis
Ulf Groos, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE |
| Challenges in the Processing of Directly Coated Catalyst Layers for Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers
Linus Janning, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie |
| Numerically efficient approach to chemical degradation of PFSA membranes in PEM fuel cells
Samuele Cappelli, HyCentA Research GmbH |
| Recent Developments in Inkjet Printed Iridium Catalyst Layers for PEM Water Electrolysis
Frank Siegel, Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS |
14:30–15:15 Coffee Break
15:15–16:45 Presentations Session 2
| Development of a Cell-Resolved Digital Twin for the Generic PEM Fuel Cell Stack Based on Single-Cell EIS Measurements and Electrochemical Equivalent Circuit Models
Florian Seuß, H2Ohm Institut / Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm |
| Investigation on Multi Channel Cell-to-Cell Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy of a 100 kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack
Maxime Wach, Chemnitz University of Technology |
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Christian Heßke, Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik GmbH |
| Reversible Phenomena Within Low-Temperature PEM Fuel Cells: State of the Art, Feedback, Reflections and Suggestions
Dr.-Ing. Christophe Turpin, CNRS / Laplace, FR |
| Investigation on Heavy Duty Fuel Cell module with novel Electric Air Compressor with Recuperation (AC+eR)
Erik Pohl, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| HZwo: Kompressor - Development of an oil-free vane compressor with thermoplastic, recyclable graphite compound vanes
Lukas Groß, ICM – Institut Chemnitzer Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V. |
| Model-Based Estimation of Air Mass Flow and Pressure in a Multi-Stack Fuel Cell System
Markus Schorr, German Aerospace Center (DLR) |
| Experimental and Modeling Framework for Efficient Development of Fuel Cell Systems
Dr. Katharina Braun, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| Bridging Multi-Vendor Heterogeneity in Fuel Cell Mass Production: A Simulations-Based Decision Support framework to Facility Design and Optimization
Omid Safari, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU |
| Coating Strategies for Compound Bipolar Plates Based on Titanium, titanium powders and Stainless Steel Powders
Dr. Thorsten Hickmann, Whitecell Eisenhuth GmbH and Co. KG |
| H2SKAPROMO: Industrialization of Hydrogen Products Through High Speed Stacking
Dr.-Ing. Lennard Margies, ZeMA GmbH |
| Ultrathin Composite Bipolar Plates for PEM Fuel Cells: Application Potential, Development Challenges and Optimization Strategies for Mechanical Reinforcement
Dr.-Ing. Laura Huwald, Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT |
18:30–23:00 Conference Dinner at Industriemuseum Chemnitz
Registration: 18:00–18:30
08:00–09:00 Registration at Carlowitz Congresscenter
09:00–10:30 Presentations Session 3
| Qualification of Nickel-Free Ferritic Stainless Steels for Use as Bipolar Plates in Water Electrolyzers
Sebastian Porstmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU |
| Fast-Prototyping: Prototype production of metallic bipolar plates using series technologies
Dr. Robert Laue, SITEC Industrietechnologie GmbH |
| CladPipe4H2 – Combined roll forming and induction welding of explosively clad sheets for hydrogen transport
Dr.-Ing. Kai Kittner, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Development of a Cylindrical Rolled PEM Fuel Cell Concept (ROLL‑FC) for Modular Fuel‑Cell Systems
Dr.-Ing. Nico Keller, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Maximizing Pt utilization: Functionally Graded Cathodes in PEMFCs
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karel Bouzek, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, CZ |
| Beyond PFSA: Unlocking SPPS-Based Catalyst-Coated Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells
Didem Yazili-Marini, Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) |
| Comparative Analysis of Layer Uniformity in PEMFC Electrodes Fabricated by Different Deposition Methods
Martina Iaia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilio, IT |
| Drying Behavior of Environmentally Friendly Ionomers in Catalyst Layers for Fuel Cells
Alexandra Decker, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) |
| Efficient simulation tools and methods to model the structural behaviour of complete fuel cell stacks under various load cases
Jörg Evertz, Tribecraft AG |
| A GFDM-Based Meshfree Approach for Vapor Transport Modelling in PEM Fuel Cells
Ana Romero, Virtual Vehicle Research |
| A Model-Based Design and Experimental Validation of an Ejector for Anode Recirculation in a PEMFC System: Dynamic Performance Analysis of Passive, Active, and Hybrid Strategies
Jie Zhou, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Integrated Fuzzy Logic and Degradation-Aware Energy Management for PEM Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Rico Löser, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU |
| Thermodynamic modelling and simulation of liquid hydrogen refuelling: A modular simulation tool
Robert Stadlbauer, HyCentA Research GmbH |
10:30–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:45 Presentations Session 4
| Hierarchical Energy Management for Hydrogen Drones
Michael Hauck, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Highly Integrated Hydrogen-Based UAS Concepts for Increasing Range and Operational Duration
Henning Schröder, move techonology GmbH |
| Application of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Drones: Technologies, Challenges and Perspectives
Arkadiusz Zurek, Dresden University of Technology/LOGdrone GmbH, |
| Hybrid Eelectric Propulsion with Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Thermodynamic Potentials and Challenges
Pascal Köhler, Leibniz University Hannover |
| Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates – An overview of design variants and corresponding assembly and disassembly strategies
Atharva Tungatkar, Fraunhofer Institute of Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU |
| Hydrogen Circular Economy: Methodology Toolkit for Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Recycling
René Schmiedel, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Post-processing of Continuously Produced Ultrathin Composite Bipolar Plates: Roller Embossing
Felix Lohaus, Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT |
| Low Energy Electron Beam Treatment of Polymer Compounds for Improved Material Characteristics in Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Applications
Dr.-Ing. Gaby Gotzmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP |
| Seasonal Hydrogen Storage Based on the Acetone-Isopropanol Couple
George Pätzold, HI ERN - Helmholtz-Institut Erlangen-Nürnberg für Erneuerbare Energien |
| Technology Comparison for PEM-based and SOC-based Seasonal Hydrogen Storage Systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Laura Nousch, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft |
| Sol-Gel Barrier Coatings for Hydrogen Permeation Reduction in High-Pressure Storage Systems
Justyna Krzak, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, PL |
| Development of frame integrated cost-efficient hydrogen pressure vessels for Micromobility solutions
Max Kreter, Hochschule Mittweida |
12:45–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:30 Presentations Session 5
| Experimental Validation of a 1D System Model of a Single-Cell PEM Electrolyzer
Dr. Jan Novotny, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, CZ |
| Predevelopement and Evalution of a Tool for Automated Performance and Degradation Analyses in Real PEM Electrolysis Systems During Operation
Prof. Dr. Belal Dawoud, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg |
| Integrated Condensate Measurement and Raman Spectroscopy for Water Mass Balancing of PEM Fuel Cells
Johanna Lützenkirchen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| Development and Validation of a Sensor Concept Conceived to Measure Hydrogen Concentration Under Fuel Cell Operating Conditions
Lucas Viriato, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Physics-Consistent Anomaly Detection in PEMFCs: A Robust Causal Directed Acyclic Graph-Based Framework
Thanuj Singaravelan, raunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI |
| Monitoring the Health State of a Fuel Cell Using Magneto-Tomography
Dr. Antony Plait, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse INP, CNRS, LAPLACE |
| Integrated Condensate Measurement and Raman Spectroscopy for Water Mass Balancing of PEM Fuel Cells
Johanna Lützenkirchen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg |
| Development and Validation of a Sensor Concept Conceived to Measure Hydrogen Concentration Under Fuel Cell Operating Conditions
Lucas Viriato, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Fuel Cell Backup Power in Critical Infrastructure – Already a Decade in the Field
Benedikt Eska, Axiosus Energy GmbH |
| Sizing Trade-offs of PV–Battery–Hydrogen Microgrids for SMEs under Fixed Import and Wholesale Export Prices
Zheng Cao, Chemnitz University of Technology |
| Hybrid AEMFC–PEMFC Single-Cell Architecture for Improved Water Management and Self-Humidification
Dr.techn. Christian Zinner, HyCentA Research GmbH |
| ThermOSS - Innovative metal hydride reactor for cold starting PEM fuel cells
Patrick Schaarschmidt, Chemnitz University of Technology |
15:30–16:00 Closing remarks (Carlowitzsaal)
Programme Committee
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