Helmholtz Institute Ulm | Germany
PUBLICATION PROFILE
👩🔬 Summary
Dr. Hagar K. Hassan is a Senior Electrochemist & Battery Researcher at the Helmholtz Institute of Ulm, Germany, specializing in electrochemical energy conversion, storage, and materials synthesis. With over 10 years of experience, she has led teams, secured competitive funding, and contributed to groundbreaking research in solid-state and quasi-solid-state electrolytes for emerging battery technologies. Dr. Hassan is passionate about advancing sustainable energy storage solutions, mentoring the next generation of researchers, and fostering international collaborations.
🎓 Education
Dr. Hassan holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Cairo University (2018), focusing on graphene modified with nanostructured materials for energy storage applications. She also completed her M.Sc. in Chemistry (2012) and B.Sc. in Chemistry (2009) from the same institution, graduating with distinction.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Hassan is currently the Group Leader of Non-Aqueous & Solid-State Battery Research at Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Germany, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. She supervises a team of Ph.D. and Master’s students, while also securing and managing grants for cutting-edge battery research. Previously, as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ulm University, she worked on MOF-based solid electrolytes, publishing five peer-reviewed articles. She has also held positions as a Lecturer and Researcher at Cairo University, where she mentored students and published significant work in energy conversion and storage.
📚 Academic Citations
Dr. Hassan has authored over 26 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to four book chapters. Her research work is well-regarded in the fields of electrochemical energy storage and conversion, particularly in the areas of solid-state electrolytes and metal-ion batteries.
🔧 Technical Skills
Dr. Hassan has expertise in a variety of techniques and tools, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), operando optical microscopy, battery management systems (BMS), model-based design for energy systems, and advanced data analysis. Her research focuses on solid-state and quasi-solid-state electrolytes, ionic liquids, and polymer-based ionic conductors for next-generation batteries.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
Dr. Hassan has extensive teaching experience, having delivered undergraduate courses in Physical Chemistry and supervised multiple graduate students. She has mentored three Master’s students in electrochemical research projects and is committed to advancing academic knowledge through effective mentorship.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Hassan’s research interests lie in electrochemical energy storage and next-generation batteries, with a particular focus on solid-state and semi-solid electrolytes for metal-ion batteries. She also explores ionic transport mechanisms, supercapacitors, and electrochemical catalysis for energy conversion applications, with the goal of improving battery performance, safety, and sustainability.
📚 Top Notes Publications
Effect of Chloride Ions on the Electrochemical Performance of Magnesium Metal-Organic-Frameworks-based Semi-Solid Electrolytes
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Authors: Mohamed Elnagar, Hagar K. Hassan*, Ludwig A. Kibler, Timo Jacob
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Journal: Batteries & Supercaps
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Year: 2025
Boosting Mg Deposition and Dissolution from Ionic Liquids – The Role of Different Additives for Applications in Mg-ion Batteries
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Authors: Omar W. Elkhafif, Hagar K. Hassan*, Motahira Hashmi, Nikhil Arya, Montaha Anjass, Timo Jacob
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Journal: Journal of Energy Storage
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Year: 2025
Effect of Guest Solvents on the Ionic Conductivity and Electrochemical Performance of Metal‐Organic Framework‐Based Magnesium Semi‐Solid Electrolytes
Influence of Residual Water Traces on the Electrochemical Performance of Hydrophobic Ionic Liquids for Magnesium‐Containing Electrolytes
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Authors: Omar W. Elkhafif, Hagar K. Hassan, Maximilian U. Ceblin, Attila Farkas, Timo Jacob
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Journal: ChemSusChem
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Year: 2023
Mixed Metal-Organic Frameworks as an Efficient Solid Electrolyte for Mg-ion Batteries
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Authors: Hagar K. Hassan*, Attila Farkas, Alberto Varizi, Timo Jacob
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Journal: Batteries & Supercaps
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Year: 2022