Mikhail Vagin

Mikhail Vagin serves as Associate Professor (Docent) at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He is a core researcher at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) and contributes to the Organic Energy Materials initiative.

His research spans cutting-edge energy materials with emphasis on:

• Organic electrochemical devices for sustainable energy storage
• Conducting polymers and bio-based electrolysis systems
• Graphene modifications for enhanced charge storage
• Hydrogen production catalysts using nanosheet composites

Recent work demonstrates commercial viability in fossil-free energy technologies, including the world's first organic battery and catalyst-free lignosulfonate processing. His 2025 publications reveal strong focus on paired electrolysis systems and electrode architecture innovations.

Vagin actively collaborates across materials science and electrochemistry disciplines, with research directly contributing to Linköping University's prominence in sustainable technology development as recognized by the IVA 100 list.

His laboratory resources include advanced materials synthesis and characterization facilities supporting the transition to renewable energy infrastructure.