Pavel Trtik

Dr. Pavel Trtik is an Instrument Scientist at the Neutron Microscope Project under the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland. His work focuses on advanced neutron imaging techniques for materials science and energy applications.

• Research Areas: Neutron imaging, hydrogen transport in nuclear materials, battery diagnostics, cement hydration, and liquid metal flow dynamics.
• Key Technologies: Operando neutron radiography, phase-contrast imaging, high-resolution tomography, and synchrotron X-ray ptychography.
• Applications: Sodium-ion batteries, zirconium cladding analysis, liquid metal batteries, and construction material characterization.

His recent publications highlight neutron imaging as a tool for studying energy devices, corrosion processes, and hydrogen distribution. Notable projects include reactor design optimization and 4D nanoimaging of cement hydration. Contact: pavel.trtik@psi.ch