Sebastian Lech Wachowski

Dr. Sebastian Lech Wachowski serves as an Assistant Professor at Gdansk University of Technology within the Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics. He is affiliated with the Department of Solid State Physics at the Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering, where he maintains his laboratory in Centrum Nanotechnologii A, room 4/30.

His research spans proton conductors, functional ceramics, and solid-state physics with emphasis on defect chemistry in energy materials. Key focus areas include:

• Nanoparticle exsolution mechanisms in perovskite oxides
• Proton ceramic electrochemical cell electrode development
• Additive manufacturing of proton-conducting ceramics
• Partial conductivity measurement techniques
• Defect engineering in mixed ionic-electronic conductors

His recent publications reveal strong trends in high-temperature energy materials, particularly exploring oxide nanoparticle exsolution phenomena and proton transport mechanisms in doped perovskites. The work demonstrates increasing sophistication in controlling microstructure-property relationships for solid oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Doctoral degree (dr inż.) in Physics awarded in 2017

As Principal Investigator for the ERA-NET project "FunKeyCat" (Functional Grading by Key doping in Catalytic electrodes for Proton Ceramic Cells), he leads research on electrode optimization. His collaborative work spans multiple European projects including "GoPHy MiCO" and "Tlenki trójprzewodzące". Teaching activities include 62 course assignments across materials science and physics disciplines.

His laboratory work focuses on advanced characterization of functional ceramics, particularly through thermal analysis and electrochemical testing of mixed conductors under operational conditions.