Jakub Karczewski

Dr. hab. inż. Jakub Karczewski is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics. His work is centered at Centrum Nanotechnologii A, room 4/14. With over 247 publications to his name, he has established himself as a leading researcher in materials science and nanotechnology.

His educational background includes obtaining his dr inż. degree on May 20, 2011, from the Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics. His research spans multiple disciplines with a strong focus on energy conversion materials, biomaterials, and environmental applications.

• Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Electrolysis
• Photocatalysis and Water Splitting
• Impedance Spectroscopy and Corrosion Science
• Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications
• Nanostructured Materials and Thin Films

His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong trend toward sustainable energy solutions, environmental remediation, and advanced biomaterials. His work on solid oxide fuel cells, particularly for plastic waste conversion and syngas production, demonstrates practical applications of fundamental research. The research on titanium dioxide nanotubes and their modifications shows innovation in photocatalytic applications for environmental cleanup. His biomaterials research focuses on improving implant performance through surface modifications and nanotechnology.

Dr. Karczewski actively leads and participates in significant research projects:

• Project manager: "New fuel electrodes for solid oxide electrolysis cells for syngas production" (SONATA)
• Co-investigator: "Tailoring multicomponent nanometric alloys formed on active support for designing the stable anodes of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells" (SONATA_BIS)
• Investigator: "Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste as Fuel" (Polsko-Tajwański Program Badawczy)

He is a member of the Department of Solid State Physics research team, where his work contributes to developing innovative materials for energy applications with novel physico-chemical properties. His research spans various material types including crystals, polycrystals, ceramics, and glasses, with a focus on nanostructured and thin film materials.