Together with the NachwuchsCampus team (Gesine Liese, Ina Klose, Julia Husung, Rosvita Milo-Rieks), the students explored how research at TUHH connects to real-world questions around sustainability, circular economy, and future technologies.
A special focus was on hydrogen: Mathis Kirstein and Baldur Schroeter introduced the students to hydrogen production via PEM electrolysis. The class could see water splitting in action, observe how much gas is actually produced, and discuss why catalyst design matters: from stabilizing platinum to understanding what makes electrochemical systems more efficient and durable.
We also talked about the bigger picture: what is happening in Moorburg, how hydrogen fits into Germany’s national hydrogen strategy, and why these technologies matter for a more sustainable energy system.
What impressed us most were the students’ own ideas, questions, and curiosity. We hope we were able to spark their interest in research on sustainability topics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals and perhaps we will see some of them again on the TUHH campus as students in a few years’ time.
Thank you to class 8d for visiting - we hope you had a great time at TUHH!
