Daniel Käßler, Graduate Engineer (FH)
Research Assistant
Department: EBIT | Department of Electronics and Biomedical Information Technology
Team: Chair of Embedded Systems and Signal Processing | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerold Bausch
Telephone +49 (0)341 3076 1278
Send an email | daniel(dot)kaessler(at)htwk-leipzig.de, kaessler(at)ftz-leipzig.de
HTWK Leipzig | Faculty of Engineering
Eilenburger Straße Campus | Room CE002
Eilenburger Straße 13, 04317 Leipzig
PKat4Chem
Plasma-catalytic single-stage synthesis of C1–C4 hydrocarbons from CO₂ using enamel as an innovative electrode material in combination with a selective catalyst
The PKat4Chem project utilises non-thermal plasma catalysis (NTPK) to convert CO₂ and CH₄ at ambient temperature using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD plasma).
Funding: 7th Energy Research Programme; Area 3.15 Technologies for the CO₂ Circular Economy (BMWK)
Cooperation/project partners: University of Leipzig, Ruhr University Bochum, Technical University and Mining Academy Freiberg, Fraunhofer Society for the Promotion of Applied Research (registered association), EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH, ARCANUM Energy Systems GmbH & Co. KG, Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG, Multi Industrieanlagen GmbH, enaDyne GmbH,
Project duration: 01/2025 – 12/2027
CAPTAIN
Efficient identification and development of plasma-active catalysts
The CAPTAIN collaborative project brings together the expertise of leading research institutions and companies in Saxony to establish a novel technology platform for the accelerated development of plasma-active catalysts.
Funding: R&D Consortium Project Funding 2021–2027 (European Regional Development Fund – ERDF)
Cooperation/project partners: University of Leipzig, Ruhr University Bochum, Edi!Sol GmbH, enaDyne GmbH
Project duration: 01/2025 – 06/2027
EffElek+
Efficiency-optimised enamelled electrode material for the selective synthesis of green C1–C4 hydrocarbons – e-fuels, green chemicals, energy carriers
The main objective of this collaborative project is to develop an innovative material, known as ‘functional ceramics’, for use as active electrodes in plasma catalysis.
Funding: SME Innovation: Materials Research (ProMat_KMU) (BMBF)
Collaboration/project partners: Technical University and Mining Academy Freiberg, enaDyne GmbH
Project duration: 10/2024 – 03/2027
Lung microbiome model
A 3D-printed modular microbiome-host model of the lung for investigating the pharmacokinetics of pulmonary medicines
As part of this project, a bespoke culture chamber is to be designed and developed to meet the specific requirements of the microbiome model.
Funding: InfraProNet Research 2021–2027 (Just Transition Fund – JTF)
Collaboration/project partners: University of Leipzig
Project duration: 07/2024 – 06/2026
AKUT
Structural monitoring: acousto-elastic stress measurement
This project is developing a pioneering online monitoring system for the continuous and cost-effective measurement of mechanical stresses and changes therein within structures.
Funding: BFuE funding for non-profit external industrial research organisations – Innovation Competence; INNO-KOM module: Market-oriented research and development (BMWK)
Cooperation partner: Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
Project duration: 01/2023 – 06/2025
RoadIT 1.0
Development of a sensor-based, AI-supported traffic detector for the real-time analysis of road surface wear
A measurement system based on acceleration and temperature sensors, integrated into the road pavement, will be used to determine current and historical load data. The vibrations generated by vehicles passing over the road will be translated into vehicle information using artificial intelligence techniques.
Funding: Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV)
Cooperation partners: Dresden University of Technology, Infratest Digital Solutions GmbH, N4 Leipzig GmbH, Arlt Bauunternehmen GmbH
Project duration: 01/2023 – 12/2025
