Adam Sapnik

Adam Sapnik is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, where he has been working since 2022. His research focuses on understanding the atomic structure and formation mechanisms of disordered materials using advanced X-ray techniques.

• Current Position: Postdoc, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen (2022-present)
• Education: PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy from University of Cambridge (2018-2022), MChem in Chemistry from University of Oxford (2014-2018)

Dr. Sapnik specializes in X-ray pair distribution function analysis, the structure and formation of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), and Synchrotron X-ray techniques. His research program centers on developing and applying advanced scattering methods to characterize disordered materials at the atomic level, with particular emphasis on understanding formation mechanisms of amorphous phases and nanostructured materials. His work bridges materials chemistry, physics, and engineering through sophisticated structural characterization approaches.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cutting-edge materials characterization, with multiple high-impact papers in 2023-2025 covering topics from MOF-glass composites to high-entropy alloys. His research often involves international collaborations with scientists across Europe and utilizes advanced facilities including synchrotron radiation sources and X-ray free-electron lasers.

Dr. Sapnik has established himself as an emerging researcher in the field of materials characterization, with a growing publication record in top chemistry and materials science journals including Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie, and ACS Nano.