Andrei Kavaleuski

Andrei Kavaleuski is a tenured Principal Researcher at the CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal. He coordinates CICECO’s Research Line 2 (Energy and Industrial Applications). His academic background includes a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Belarusian State University (2002), followed by postdoctoral research at University of Aveiro and VITO Belgium. He has supervised 2 postdocs, 4 PhD students, and 1 MSc student as of 2021, with notable achievements including a top-ranked MSc thesis in Materials Science (2019).

Research Interests: Focus on high-temperature thermoelectrics (waste heat conversion, solar energy), functional porous ceramics (catalytic applications), carbon-lean metal extraction (electrochemical reduction), and mixed ionic-electronic conductors for fuel cells/oxygen membranes. Key innovations include redox engineering in oxides and laser processing for thermoelectric modules.

Publications & Impact: Over 150 SCI papers (h-index 35, ~4300 citations), 5 book chapters, and leadership in 35+ projects (e.g., EU MSCA fellowship, Horizon 2020). Awards include Top Peer Reviewer (2019), Sevchenko Award (1997), and Soros Fellowships (1994/1995).

Teaching & Service: Teaches Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses at University of Aveiro. Editorial roles in Applied Sciences, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and others. Active reviewer for 60+ journals, including Advanced Materials and Nano Energy.

Collaborations: International partnerships with institutions in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Ukraine, plus industry ties with Bosch Termotecnologia and Arcelormittal.