Jakob Becker
PhD
Office Hours: by appointment
Building:06.35
Room: 202
KIT Campus West
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP)
Hertzstraße 16 | 76187 Karlsruhe
Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP)
Hertzstraße 16 | 76187 Karlsruhe
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Publications Curriculum Vitae
Since 06/2026
PhD Student within the Post Lithium Storage II (POLiS II) Cluster of Excellence under supervision of Prof. Patrick Théato, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
10/2023 - 06/2026
Master of Science Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Master Thesis: “Comparative Study of Sulfonate- and Borate-Containing Polymer Electrolytes as Single-Ion Conductors for Next-Generation Lithium Metal Batteries”
Research Project (Vertieferarbeit): “Self-Assembly of PAN-b-PHEMA Copolymers in Thin Films: Synthesis and Morphological Analysis
Master Thesis: “Comparative Study of Sulfonate- and Borate-Containing Polymer Electrolytes as Single-Ion Conductors for Next-Generation Lithium Metal Batteries”
Research Project (Vertieferarbeit): “Self-Assembly of PAN-b-PHEMA Copolymers in Thin Films: Synthesis and Morphological Analysis
10/2019 - 09/2023
Bachelor of Science Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Bachelor Thesis: “Functionalization of Pluronic F-127 with Photocleavable Macromolecular End-Groups for 3D Printing Application”
Bachelor Thesis: “Functionalization of Pluronic F-127 with Photocleavable Macromolecular End-Groups for 3D Printing Application”
Research Interests
My research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for next-generation battery technologies. Specifically, I am working on potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) and multivalent-ion systems (e.g., Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺).
I explore systematic structure–property relationships to optimize polymer architectures, including polyether-based systems, crosslinked networks, and hybrid copolymers, for improved ionic conductivity, mechanical stability, and electrochemical performance. A key emphasis lies on fluorine-free salt alternatives and anionic polymer designs to advance sustainability and safety in energy storage.