Christoph Rakousky
About Christoph Rakousky
Christoph Rakousky is the R&D Team Lead for Fuel Cell Components at Freudenberg Performance Materials, with a background in materials science and extensive experience in research and development.
Current Role at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Christoph Rakousky is the R&D Team Lead for Fuel Cell Components at Freudenberg Performance Materials. He has been in this role since 2021, leading the research and development efforts for advanced fuel cell technologies. His work focuses on innovating and enhancing the performance of fuel cell components, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. He is based in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Previous Role as Product Development Manager
Before becoming the R&D Team Lead, Christoph Rakousky served as the Product Development Manager at Freudenberg Performance Materials. From 2016 to 2021, he spent five years overseeing the development of new products, ensuring they meet the high standards of quality and innovation. His role involved close collaboration with various departments to bring cutting-edge material solutions to the market.
Experience as Free Scientist
Christoph Rakousky explored new scientific boundaries as a Free Scientist from 2015 to 2016 in São Paulo, Brazil. During this eight-month period, he engaged in independent research, focusing on innovative scientific projects. This experience allowed him to expand his knowledge base and stay at the forefront of emerging scientific trends.
Academic Background and Doctoral Research
Christoph Rakousky pursued his doctoral studies in Materials Science at RWTH Aachen University, earning his Dr.-Ing. degree from 2012 to 2016. His research focused on electrochemical process engineering, and he completed his PhD candidature at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, IEK-3: Electrochemical Process Engineering. This rigorous academic training equipped him with a deep understanding of materials science and electrochemical systems.
Early Academic and Research Experience
Prior to his doctoral studies, Christoph Rakousky studied Materials Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2009 to 2010. He also earned his Dipl.-Ing. in Materials Science from Technische Universität Darmstadt, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. His early academic years included valuable research experience, including a research project for his Diploma Thesis at Freudenberg Fuel Cell Products from 2011 to 2012.