The 21st edition of the international Symposium on Modeling and Experimental Validation of Electrochemical Energy Technologies – ModVal 2025 – took place in Karlsruhe from March 10 to 12, 2025.
Organized by Offenburg University of Applied Sciences and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, the conference brought together 230 scientists from 18 countries in the field of modeling, simulation and experimental validation of electrochemical energy technologies. The program reflected the thematic diversity and dynamic research landscape of the field: two plenary lectures, four keynotes, 36 technical talks across two parallel sessions, and more than 100 scientific posters – a new record – offered comprehensive insights into current developments and future trends. With engaging discussions, inspiring presentations, and vibrant exchanges, ModVal 2025 was provided a significant contribution to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies.
Plenary speakers
Prof. Dr. David Howey (University of Oxford, UK)
Dr. Adam Weber (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA)
About Modval
The Modval Symposium was established in 2004 to discuss advances in the modelling, simulation and experimental validation of rechargeable batteries, all types of fuel cells, electrolysers and other electrochemical energy conversion technologies. It takes place every year in spring, alternating between Switzerland and Germany.
The symposium is proud of its long tradition of discussing details of model development, numerical implementation and specific validation methods, which is not the case at other major conferences. It provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss new approaches and initiate international co-operations.
Conference chairs
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Bessler, Institut für nachhaltige Energiesysteme (INES), Hochschule Offenburg
Prof. Dr. Marc Kamlah, Institute for Applied Materials, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Dr.-Ing. Philipp Seegert, Institut für Thermische Verfahrenstechnik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Dr.-Ing. André Weber, Institute for Applied Materials - Electrochemical Technologies, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wetzel, Institut für Thermische Verfahrenstechnik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
