Audun Formo Buene

Audun Formo Buene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at NTNU. His research focuses on organic energy materials, including dye synthesis for solar cells, electrophotocatalysis, and滑雪摩擦技术. He teaches organic chemistry courses and advises PhD and master's students. His work bridges organic synthesis and applied materials science, particularly in renewable energy and winter sports technology.

Education: PhD (2015-2019, NTNU), MSc (2010-2015, NTNU). Postdoctoral fellowships at NTNU (2020-2023) and Nankai University (2020).

Research highlights include developing novel dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells and investigating ski-snow friction dynamics. Over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Dyes and Pigments and Cold Regions Science and Technology.

Notable contributions: Fluorine-free ski lubrication research, phenothiazine-based dye design, and tribology of cross-country skiing equipment.