Team and Partner

We believe how we work together is as important as our vision

Founded in 2019, we are a group of highly motivated individuals with a strong background in lithium-ion battery technology, acquired through intensive cutting-edge research and development at the MEET Battery Research Center of the University Muenster led by the renowned material scientist Prof. Prof. h.c. mult. Dr. Martin Winter. Through our cooperation with one of the leading companies in the development and series production of tailor-made lithium-ion battery cells, battery systems and electrodes, CUSTOMCELLS®, we are confident that we are cutting the edge of technology development.

Management Team

Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Kolja Beltrop

Dr. Kolja Beltrop studied chemistry at the University of Muenster and obtained his doctorate in the group of Prof. Dr. Winter in the field of novel electrolytes based on ionic liquids and advanced electrolyte additives for lithium-ion batteries and alternative energy storage systems. Since 12/2017, Kolja Beltrop is the responsible laboratory manager for the synthesis and electrochemical characterization of electrolyte components at the MEET Battery Research Center. Furthermore, he worked as a project coordinator for a BMWi-funded industrial project, where he was responsible for the scientific supervision of doctoral students, as well as the reporting and coordination with project partners.

He has overall 6 years of experience in the field of lithium-ion batteries and is first author (5) and co-author (7) of 12 scientific publications and inventor of 1 patent application.

Since May 2019 Kolja Beltrop is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of the E-Lyte Innovations GmbH.

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Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Stephan Röser

Stephan Röser studied chemistry at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and received his doctoral degree at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) in Tarragona, Spain. Since then he has gathered many years of research experience in various fields of technology, including homogeneous catalysis for artificial photosynthesis, OLED technology and of course lithium-non battery technology. In 2013, he joined the MEET Battery Research Center as a team leader and was responsible for the synthesis and development activities as well as its electrochemical characterization of novel electrolyte components for LIBs as well as the associated laboratory setup and management. Furthermore, he has several years of experience in project management.

He is involved in 24 scientific publications and 7 patent applications, as of April 2020.

Since May 2019 Stephan Röser is Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-founder of the E-Lyte Innovations GmbH.

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Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Ralf Wagner

Ralf Wagner studied chemistry (B.Sc.) at the RWTH Aachen University and business chemistry (M.Sc.) at the University of Muenster. He graduated with a PhD in the field of electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries in the working group of Prof. Martin Winter at the MEET Battery Research Center of the University of Muenster. During that time, Ralf Wagner works as an independent technology consultant in the field of lithium-ion technology for more than a year. Since 2018, Ralf Wagner has been working for Custom Cells Itzehoe GmbH as a senior project planner and sales manager.

He has overall 9 years of experience in the field of lithium-ion batteries and is author/co-author of 37 scientific publications and inventor of 7 patent applications.

Since May 2019 Ralf Wagner is managing director (CEO) and co-founder of the E-Lyte Innovations GmbH.

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Team Leader

Head of public funded projects

Dr. Mirco Ruttert

Mirco Ruttert studied chemistry at the University of Münster and did his PhD in the group of Prof. Dr. Martin Winter at the MEET Battery Research Center. In his thesis he developed new anode materials for the use in high-energy lithium-ion batteries. As part of his work as a research assistant, he also worked on an industrial project funded by the BMWi.

Mirco Ruttert is involved in 10 scientific publications.

Since January 2021 he is coordinating the publicly funded projects at E-Lyte Innovations GmbH.

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Head of Marketing and PR

Sebastian Staiger

Sebastian Staiger studied “Chemistry with Marketing” (B.Sc.) at the European School of Business in Reutlingen and “Economic Chemistry” (M.Sc.) at the Westfälische Wilhelms-University in Münster. After his studies he was able to complete his marketing knowledge at the full-service marketing agency interface medien GmbH in the field of online marketing. Afterwards Sebastian Staiger worked for 2 years as project manager of marketing campaigns for media agencies and SMEs at cynapsis interactive GmbH. At the end of 2017, Mr. Staiger received a certification as a consultant for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized companies. Until May 2018 he worked exclusively as an independent consultant. In June 2018 Mr. Staiger joined the marketing agency Web&Vision as managing director.

Since May 2019 Sebastian Staiger has been responsible for marketing and public relations at E-Lyte Innovations GmbH.

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We believe that for a successful company a strong and diverse team, as well as reliable partners, are mandatory

Partner

CUSTOMCELLS®

CUSTOMCELLS® is one of the world’s leading companies in the development of special lithium-ion battery cells and electrode production. It is also one of the leading manufacturers of customer-specific battery cells. CUSTOMCELLS® produces – Made in Germany – from prototypes to small and medium series.

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MEET Battery Research Center

Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology (MEET) at the University of Münster is one of the foremost battery research centers in Germany.

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