Retired at University of Stuttgart, Germany
Prof. Em. Dr. Emil Roduner is a distinguished Swiss chemist, known for his significant contributions to physical chemistry, particularly in radical kinetics and magnetic resonance. Born on July 11, 1947, in Teufen, Switzerland, he has had a prolific academic career, including a long tenure as Chair of Physical Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart. With an h-index of 40 and over 275 publications, his work has garnered international acclaim. Now in active retirement, he continues to influence the field through teaching and research collaborations, particularly focusing on sustainable energy solutions and environmental chemistry.
Profile:
Education:
Prof. Roduner’s educational journey began at the University of Zürich, where he studied chemistry, completing his Master’s degree in 1975 with a thesis on inorganic polysulfides. He later earned his PhD in 1980, focusing on the liquid-phase chemistry of muonium under the guidance of Prof. H. Fischer. His academic foundation was further solidified through postdoctoral work and his promotion to ‘Oberassistent’ at the same institute, where he later achieved his Venia Legendi in Physical Chemistry in 1988.
Professional Experience:
Prof. Roduner has held prominent positions throughout his career, including a chair at the University of Stuttgart from 1995 to 2012 and visiting professorships at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He was instrumental in establishing the Graduate College on Advanced Magnetic Resonance Methods and has served on various scientific committees, including the Neutron Experimental Selection Committee at the ISIS Facility in Great Britain. His leadership in organizing international conferences and workshops has contributed significantly to the advancement of research in his field.
Research Focus:
Prof. Roduner’s research interests span several key areas, including the dynamics of molecular reorientation in zeolites, radical kinetics in both gas and liquid phases, and the fundamental processes involved in fuel cells and catalysis. He is also dedicated to addressing environmental challenges, focusing on hydrogen storage, CO2 recycling to liquid fuels, and the effects of climate change. His expertise in magnetic resonance techniques has allowed him to explore organic radicals and transition metal centers, contributing to the foundational understanding of quantum mechanics in chemical systems.
Awards and Honors:
Prof. Roduner has received numerous accolades for his groundbreaking work, including the Werner Preis with Medal from the Swiss Chemical Society in 1988, recognizing his innovative method in muon spin rotation. He was honored as Professor of the Year in 2007 by UNICUM, ranking 10th among 700 nationwide. His lectures, such as the Paul-Peter Ewald Lecture in 2005 and the Prof. T. Balakrishnan Endowment Lecture in 2018, further demonstrate his esteemed reputation within the scientific community.
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: Sonnen- und Windenergie speichern
Authors: Roduner, E., Franz, K.-D., Osterland, T., Hübinger, W., Staniek, P.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- Title: Uncovering thermally activated purple-to-blue luminescence in Co-modified MgAl-layered double hydroxide
Authors: Gevers, B.R., Roduner, E., Leuteritz, A., Labuschagné, F.J.W.J.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- Title: Preserving Cultural Diversity in Rural Africa Using Renewable Energy
Authors: Roduner, E., Rohwer, E.R.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- Title: Symmetry and Electronic Properties of Metallic Nanoclusters
Authors: Roduner, E.
Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 1
- Title: What Is Heat? Can Heat Capacities Be Negative?
Authors: Roduner, E.
Publication Year: 2023
Citations: 2
- Title: Towards understanding photon absorption and emission in MgAl layered double hydroxide
Authors: Gevers, B.R., Roduner, E., Labuschagné, F.J.W.J.
Publication Year: 2022
Citations: 7
- Title: The origin of irreversibility and thermalization in thermodynamic processes
Authors: Roduner, E., Krüger, T.P.J.
Publication Year: 2022
Citations: 9
- Title: Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, and an Energy Transition for a Future Africa
Authors: Roduner, E., Rohwer, E.R.
Publication Year: 2022
Citations: 0
- Title: Towards a Molecular Understanding of Cation-Anion Interactions and Self-aggregation of Adeninate Salts in DMSO by NMR and UV Spectroscopy and Crystallography
Authors: Buyens, D.M.S., Pilcher, L.A., Roduner, E.
Publication Year: 2021
Citations: 2
- Title: Correction to: Technical principles of atmospheric carbon dioxide reduction and conversion: economic considerations for some developing countries
Authors: Roduner, E., Rohwer, E.R.
Publication Year: 2021
Citations: 0