2026-05-13 |
The DECHEMA Research Institute (DFI) is reintroducing two well-established experimental courses into its continuing education programme. With the new location in Bad Homburg, the established courses “Corrosion of Metals – Mechanisms and Methods” and “Electrochemistry – Fundamentals, Applications and Experiments” are returning, once again offering professionals the opportunity to gain practical, in-depth knowledge of key topics in materials science and electrochemistry.
These courses have been classics of DECHEMA’s continuing education programme for many years and combine sound theoretical foundations with intensive experimental sessions. The aim is to impart an in-depth understanding of electrochemical processes as well as corrosion mechanisms and how to prevent them.
Current course dates
27.10.-29.10.2026
Korrosion der Metalle – Mechanismen und Methoden (German-language face-to-face course in Bad Homburg)
10.11.-12.11.2026
Elektrochemie – Grundlagen, Anwendungen und Experimente (German-language face-to-face course in Bad Homburg)
“Corrosion causes significant economic damage every year across almost all industrial sectors. This makes a sound understanding of the underlying mechanisms, as well as suitable testing and protection methods, all the more important. Our course provides precisely this knowledge in a practical and application-oriented manner,” explains Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Fürbeth, Head of the DECHEMA Corrosion Centre at the DFI.
The corrosion course focuses on fundamental electrochemical processes, different types of corrosion, and modern methods for analysing and evaluating corrosion phenomena. This is complemented by practical exercises that give participants direct insight into measurement and testing procedures.
The experimental course in electrochemistry covers a broad spectrum, ranging from the physical and chemical fundamentals to technical applications. Topics such as electrode processes, current-voltage relationships and electrochemical measurement methods are covered, as are current fields of application.
“Electrochemistry is a key technology for numerous future-oriented fields – from energy storage to sustainable production. Our course offers a thorough introduction and, through experimental work, enables a particularly lasting understanding of the processes,” emphasises Dr Markus Stöckl, Team Leader for Sustainable Electrochemistry at the DFI.
A key feature of both courses is the intensive support provided in small groups. The number of participants is deliberately limited to a maximum of 15 to ensure close interaction with the lecturers and optimal conditions for practical work.
By resuming these established formats at its Bad Homburg site, the DECHEMA Research Institute is strengthening its practice-oriented continuing education programme and building on the successful tradition of its experimental courses.
Picture: © DFI
