Alexander conducts research on the natural hydrogen system with a strong focus on natural hydrogen exploration. In his work, he combines methods from various disciplines, including (soil) gas geochemistry, soil analysis, and the study of fluid inclusions, to comprehensively characterize the individual elements of the natural hydrogen system. Moreover, he works in the field of sedimentology.

Drilling-induced hydrogen: A challenge for natural hydrogen exploration

A. Pengg, D. Misch, G. Tari, R.F. Sachsenhofer, C. Zach, C. Stranzl

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 149, 150091, (2025)

Hydrogen in soil gas in Southern Moravia (Czech Republic): Origin and implications for exploration

A. Pengg, D. Misch, G. Tari, R.F. Sachsenhofer, A.P. Loibner, E. Gerslova, A. Zaduryan, T. Baldrian

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 271, 157285, (2026)

Microbial Contributions to Soil Gas: Implications for Natural Hydrogen Exploration and Underground Storage Monitoring

A. Pengg, D. Misch, G. Tari, A. Zaduryan

87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, 1-5, (2026)

Methane and hydrogen in fluid inclusions of metamorphic and hydrothermal origin: Implications for natural hydrogen system analysis and exploration

A. Pengg, R.J. Bakker, D. Misch

EGU General Assembly, (2026)

• B.Sc., Applied Geosciences, MUL, Leoben, Austria, 2022
• M.Sc., Applied Geosciences, MUL, Leoben, Austria, 2023

• 2023-Present: University Assistant, MUL, Leoben, Austria
• 2023-Present: PhD student, MUL, Leoben, Austria

• Austrian Geological Society (ÖGG)
• European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE)
• European Geosciences Union (EGU)
• German Geological Society (DGGV)
• Young Geophysicists Austria

• Rektor Platzer Ring 2023

• Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE)

• Chair of Energy Geosciences, Montanuniversität Leoben