Department Materials Chemistry for Catalysis
Group Activities
2026
Our group member Dr. Niklas Hausmann was invited to present a lecture titled “Reproducibility in Electrocatalysis” at the Center of High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC), Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen.
The talk highlighted the importance of scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility in electrocatalysis—core principles that guide our research at MENEZES Lab.
We gratefully acknowledge CHEAC and the University of Copenhagen for the kind invitation and for providing an excellent platform for scientific exchange.
Our group member, Dr. Debabrata Bagchi, was invited to present his research at the MTET Sub-topic 3.2 Workshop 2026 – “Power-based Chemicals and Fuels” held at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP), Garching.
His presentation highlighted recent advances in the electrochemical upcycling of biomass- and plastic-derived molecules into value-added chemicals and fuels, contributing to discussions on sustainable carbon utilization and electrochemical conversion technologies.
We thank the organizers for the invitation and for providing an excellent platform for scientific exchange.
Visit of Dr. Jerry Lamola (Sasol South Africa Limited)
Dr. Jerry Lamola from Sasol South Africa Limited visited our lab in Berlin for fruitful scientific discussions and knowledge exchange. The interaction with Prof. Menezes and our research group provided valuable insights and opened up perspectives for future collaboration, further strengthening academia–industry engagement in energy and catalysis research.
Group Activities
2025
Na completed her first Berlin Half Marathon!
Congratulations to Na on finishing her very first half marathon in Berlin! A fantastic achievement and a great addition to the lab’s growing running momentum—well done on the determination, and spirit!
Till Conquers the Berlin Marathon!
Huge congratulations to Till for finishing the Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours! Your dedication and determination inspire us all—both in the lab and beyond.
Menezes Lab at the 76th Annual ISE Annual Meeting
The Menezes Lab participated in the 76th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, held from September 6–12. Our team contributed actively to the scientific discussions, sharing recent advances in electrochemical energy conversion and catalysis.
We are proud of the strong engagement and high-quality work presented by our group—well done, everyone!
Group-BBQ Party at Boss's place
We had a fantastic group-BBQ (Summer party) at Boss's place - thank you so much for having us and wonderful party.
Visit of Prof. G. Madhavi Latha and Prof. Navneet Kumar Gupta
We were honored to host Prof. G. Madhavi Latha and Prof. Navneet Kumar Gupta from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, during their visit to Berlin. They met with Prof. Menezes and interacted with our research group, creating a valuable opportunity for academic exchange and insightful discussions across disciplines.
Visit to Soochow University
Professor Menezes was invited to Soochow University to deliver a scientific seminar and engage in in-depth discussions with faculty and researchers. The visit fostered meaningful exchanges on recent developments in electrochemical energy conversion and catalysis, further strengthening research collaborations and academic connections.
Mr. Saquib Shaikh (IGSTC) visiting the Menezes Lab during the CatLab Summer Event
We were pleased to welcome Mr. Saquib Shaikh from the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC). He met with our team to discuss research activities, Indo-German cooperation, and funding opportunities. His visit also coincided with the CatLab Summer Event, offering an excellent setting for engaging scientific exchanges.