Speakers 2025

Martin PETIT obtained his PhD in chemical engineering of INPL in 2011. He joined IFPEN battery modelling team as an electrochemical engineer in 2012 and has contributed to the development of electrical storage systems models for system simulation in automotive applications. He takes part in the development of modelling approaches from empirical to electrochemical models, accounting for the nominal behaviour of cells in experimental and realistic environments as well as their aging behaviour; Since 2012 he is involved also in the development of Li-ion batteries safety models at cell and pack levels. Between 2020 and 2023, Martin was the coordinator of [...]

With over a decade of experience in battery cell manufacturing, I have worked with a leading Japanese manufacturer on cutting-edge projects across the US and EU. For the past two years, I’ve been working as a Project Manager in Battery Testing at MARPOSS, driving innovation in this rapidly evolving sector.

Ines Miller is Associate Partner and currently leading the battery and cell technology team at P3. Her projects encompass market evaluations, technical benchmarking, cell & pack development, cost assessments and technical due diligencesfor battery cells and materials. Within P3 she is an expert for E-Mobility with focus on Li-ion and next-generation battery cells and collaborated in several project setups with automotive OEMs, cell manufacturers and material suppliers along the whole battery value chain.Before working for P3, Ines has gained her Master’s degree in Business Chemistry at the University of Ulm.

Damien Despinoy is the co-founder and CEO of Volexion. A seasoned Chemical Engineer with an INSEAD MBA, Damien has 20+ years of experience in scaling-up innovations in Energy and Materials. Prior to joining Volexion, Damien led the design, construction, commissioning of multiple large infrastructure projects in the Energy Industry. He later held leadership positions for Management Consulting Firm McKinsey and Company and Venture Capital firm Earth Foundry

Aleksandra holds a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry and is currently completing her PhD. At ElevenEs, she leads a team that ensures the quality and performance of battery materials through cutting-edge R&D and oversees the technical aspects of the supply chain. With a focus on the development and optimization of lithium-ion batteries, Aleksandra’s work is essential for driving sustainable energy innovations and contributing to the growth of Europe’s battery production industry.

Martin Winter has been researching in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion for more than 30 years. His focus is on the development of new materials, components and cell designs for advanced energy storage systems. Martin currently holds a professorship for “Materials Science, Energy and Electrochemistry” at Institute of Physical Chemistry at University of Münster, Germany. He is founder and scientific director of MEET Battery Research Center at Münster University and of Helmholtz-Institute Münster (HI MS) “Ionics in Energy Storage”, a division of Forschungszentrum Jülich (National Lab in Germany). Among more than 60 awards and recognitions, he is an [...]

Since April 2024, Prof. Dr. Susanne Lehner is a Full Professor at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, focusing on electrochemical energy storage and energy management systems. Prior to this, from August 2020 to March 2024, she was Head of Technology Development at MAN Energy Solutions SE in Augsburg, Germany, overseeing R&D and technology readiness processes. From May 2017 to July 2020, she led the Hybrids & Batteries division at the same company, managing the development of hybrid and battery systems in the R&D department.

Patrick Lamprecht is responsible for the strategic development of the business in the fields of thermal processing of battery active materials and black mass recycling. In close collaboration with the Chinese joint venture partner Kilnpartner, he supports the battery industry on a global basis in producing sustainable and high-performance batteries, as well as closing the loop through efficient recycling solutions. Lamprecht holds a Master’s degree in Economics and brings extensive international experience in business development and key account management across various industries, most recently in the field of IoT technologies at Freeeway AG, which he applies in his current role.

Patrick Kreutzer was working for over 20 years in the field of Industrial Automation as senior vice president for one of the leading industrial automation companies in the world before he entered Donaldson Inc. some years ago. He is experienced, next to Industrial Automation and Condition Monitoring, in Filtration technology of lube oil systems, diesel oil systems, fuel systems and transformer Oil systems with a special focus and Experience on Emergency GenSet for mission critical installations. This business case presentation is a joint effort with our customer, showcasing their experience with our next-generation regenerative high-voltage, high-power battery pack testers, powered by [...]

Dr. Frank Kindermann is leading NIO’s Battery System development in Europe out of Munich, Germany. He and his team in Europe cover a range of activities from software development to technology scouting. While the main focus is on battery monitoring and function development for the battery management system (on-board as well as in the cloud), he and his team also address hardware topics from cell analysis to recycling. Frank has a background in electrical engineering from Technical University of Munich, where he spent his entire academic career. Prior to joining NIO, Frank was working in cell development and application at a [...]