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Bhaskar Reddy Sudireddy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on advanced materials for energy technologies, including solid oxide fuel cells, electrocatalysts, and ceramic processing. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and industry innovation (SDG 9). His work emphasizes the development of high-performance electrodes, metal-supported solid oxide cells, and gas sensors. He leads projects on eco-friendly fabrication methods for energy storage systems and collaborates on piezoelectric materials sintered in humid air. His research group, Applied Ceramics and Processing, explores novel ceramic materials for applications in renewable energy and environmental monitoring. Advises five PhD students working on projects like high-temperature electrolysis cells and antiferroelectric materials. Supervises interdisciplinary research spanning electrochemistry, materials synthesis, and device fabrication. Located at DTU’s campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, with extensive international collaborations.

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Adane Tilahun Getachew serves as an Associate Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in bioactive compounds analysis and application within food science. His research integrates green extraction technologies with sustainable food processing to valorize marine and agricultural byproducts. His primary research interests focus on antioxidant mechanisms , bioactive compound recovery , and advanced extraction methodologies including supercritical fluids and subcritical water processing. Key application areas include marine lipid extraction from invasive species like starfish and round goby, plant protein isolation from legumes and lupin seeds, and stabilization of omega-3 enriched food products. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through waste reduction and sustainable resource utilization. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on extraction optimization (particularly supercritical CO 2 and pressurized liquid methods), marine bioactives (seaweed, starfish, shrimp waste), and food product development (mayonnaise, packaging films, protein concentrates). Dominant themes include response surface methodology applications, seasonal variation impacts on bioactive yields, and techno-functional properties of extracted compounds. His collaborative projects demonstrate extensive interdisciplinary work across European research initiatives: SUSTAINABLE JET FUELS (2024-2027): Micro-algal cell factories for zero-waste aviation fuel GrExOmega (2022-2025): Green extraction of omega-3 from invasive marine species AlgaeVita (2025-2027): Biofortified algae ingredients rich in vitamin D3 and omega-3 SBbioact (2019-2022): Biorefinery of Nordic brown algae bioactives Dr. Getachew leads research on sustainable food systems with emphasis on waste valorization and green processing technologies, maintaining active collaborations with multiple European institutions through DTU's National Food Institute infrastructure.

• Antioxidant Research
• Bioactive Compounds
• Extraction Technologies
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Hossein Nami is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) and SDU Life Cycle Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark . His research focuses on Power-to-X , Hydrogen production , E-fuel , and system modeling for sustainable energy solutions. PhD, University of Tabriz (2018) Postdoc, Technical University of Denmark (2020-2022) Assistant Professor, University of Southern Denmark (2022-2025) Nami's research output includes 15 articles (2024-2026) on topics like ammonia-fueled fuel cells , geothermal cycles , chemical looping combustion , and electrolysis optimization . His work emphasizes techno-economic analysis, exergy efficiency, and multi-objective optimization for low-carbon energy systems. He leads the FLEX-ENVIRONMENT project (2024-2027) on electrolyzer integration and contributes to CARMA-Green Fuels (2023-2026) and GRACE (2025) for carbon management and grid-aware investment. His teaching includes supervision of MSc theses on renewable hydrocarbons and power-to-X technologies at SDU.

• Power-to-X
• Hydrogen
• E-fuel
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Wenjing Zhang is a Professor and Head of the Section for Water Technology and Processes at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). She is also affiliated with the DTU Microbes Initiative, contributing to interdisciplinary research in sustainable water technologies and environmental nanomaterials. Professor, DTU Head of Section, Water Technology & Processes Member, DTU Microbes Initiative Her research spans nanofiber technology, electrospinning, membrane processes, and catalytic materials for environmental applications. She focuses on innovative solutions for water purification, plastic waste recycling, CO2 photoreduction, and green hydrogen production, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in advanced materials for environmental sustainability, particularly electrospun nanofibers, heterojunction photocatalysts, and ceramic membranes. These works emphasize applications in microplastic degradation, solid oxide cells, and chemical recycling of plastics, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering. Researcher at DTU Energy becomes honorary professor in China Wenjing Zhang actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple research projects, including EU and nationally funded initiatives on decentralized wastewater treatment and biocatalytic membrane systems. She collaborates with leading researchers and institutions, securing funding for high-impact environmental technologies. Her lab focuses on nanostructured membrane design and advanced fabrication of porous ceramics for industrial and municipal applications.

• Nanofiber Technology
• Electrospinning
• Environmental Nanotechnology
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Torsten Berning serves as Associate Professor at AAU Energy within The Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University, Denmark. His research focuses on thermal engineering systems, hydrogen production technologies, and electro-fuels development, with significant contributions to fuel cell and electrolyzer innovation. His primary research domains include fuel cell engineering, electrolyzer technology, and computational fluid dynamics applied to energy systems. He investigates water management in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, heat and mass transfer in electrolysis cells, and efficiency optimization of hydrogen production systems. His methodology combines experimental validation with advanced CFD modeling to address durability and performance challenges in electrochemical energy conversion. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated research on alkaline electrolysis systems and thermal management solutions. Key advancements include reducing gas crossover in electrolyzers, optimizing indirect evaporative coolers, and designing proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. His work leverages computational modeling to enhance efficiency and scalability of hydrogen production technologies while addressing multiphase flow and heat transfer complexities. Professor Berning actively supervises PhD candidates: H. D. Miller on Degradation Modeling and Lifetime Prediction of Electrolyzers D. L. Martinho on Computational Fluid Dynamics of Alkaline Electrolysis Cells W. Liu on Water Transport in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells His research is funded by multiple grants including EUDP's 'Boosting Economic Electrolyzer Stack Technology 2' (2022-2025) and the Danish Energy Agency's 'Degradation Modeling and Lifetime Prediction of Electrolyzers' project (2024-2027). He collaborates within AAU Energy's research ecosystem on hydrogen production systems and thermal management technologies, contributing to projects like the Adiabatic Cooling Systems for Decentralised Ventilation and advancing electrolyzer stack technology through industry partnerships.

• Fuel Cell Engineering
• Electrolyzer Technology
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Shuang Ma Andersen is a Full Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) and SDU Chemical Engineering, specializing in electrocatalysis, fuel cell technologies, and sustainable resource recovery. Her research focuses on oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts, membrane electrode assemblies, and innovative synthesis methods for iridium/platinum-based systems.

• Electrocatalysis
• Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)
• Water Splitting
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Arash Nemati is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on sustainable energy technologies, particularly solid oxide fuel cells, ammonia-fueled systems, and multiphysics modeling of energy conversion processes. He leads and participates in EU-funded projects such as RESCUE and X-SEED, aiming to advance renewable energy storage and green hydrogen production. His work addresses challenges in electrochemical systems, including durability, efficiency, and integration of renewable energy sources. He has received notable recognition, including a Highly-cited Paper award (Web of Science, 2022) and the DAAD Green Hydrogen Research Tour Scholarship (2024). Nemati actively supervises PhD students in areas like co-electrolysis and solid oxide electrolysis cell modeling. His expertise spans thermochemical processes, numerical simulations, and techno-economic evaluations of energy systems. Key projects include developing ammonia-driven reversible solid oxide cells for grid storage and optimizing pyrolysis-electrolysis systems for methanol and char production. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing clean energy and climate action.

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• Renewable Energy
• Electrochemistry
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Pooya Davari is a Professor and Head of the Section for Applied Power Electronic Systems at Aalborg University , Denmark. He leads the EMI/EMC in Power Electronics Research Group and serves as Vice Chair of the Energy Efficiency Mission. His research focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and harmonic mitigation in power electronic systems, with over 200 publications and significant contributions to renewable energy integration. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2004, 2008), Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Queensland University of Technology (2013) Prior Roles: Lecturer at QUT (2013–2014), Postdoc at AAU (2014) Research Interests: Harmonic and EMI analysis in grid-tied converters High power density converter design Signal processing for converter modeling Reliability of power electronic systems Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes EMI/EMC in renewable energy systems, wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and reliability modeling for EVs and hydrogen production via electrolysis. Sub-fields include converter topologies, grid integration challenges, and AI-driven diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Equinor 2022 Prize (Denmark’s oldest engineering award) IEEE EMC Society Young Professional Award (2020) World’s Top 2% Highly Cited Scientist (Stanford, 2021–2025) Multiple best paper awards (IEEE, Applied Sciences, etc.) Grants & Editorial Roles: Recipient of grants from Innovation Fund Denmark (Supra-EMC project), Horizon Europe (SOLARIS), and industry partnerships. Serves as Area Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification , Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , and Editor-in-Chief of Circuit World Journal (2020–2025). Labs & Standards: Coordinator of the EMC Laboratory at Aalborg University. Member of IEC standardization Working Groups 6 and 8 (TC77A), focusing on EMC strategies for power grids.

• Harmonic and EMI analysis and mitigation in grid-tied converters
• Electromagnetic interference and compatibility
• High power density power electronic systems
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Peter Vang Hendriksen is a Professor and Head of Section at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Research (1993) from the same institution, focusing on nano-sized particles and particulate systems. His research emphasizes solid-state electrochemistry, solid oxide fuel cells, and electrolysis technologies, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy. He supervises multiple PhD projects on advanced materials for energy conversion and storage systems. He has authored over 416 publications and actively contributes to conferences and editorial work, including co-editing the Fuel Cells journal (2020-2021). His work addresses challenges in high-temperature materials durability, electrolysis efficiency, and green ammonia production. He has pioneered advancements in oxide compound stability and interconnect materials for solid oxide cells. Current projects include eco-friendly solid oxide electrolysis cell fabrication and novel ammonia synthesis routes. He collaborates internationally on materials characterization and techno-economic assessments of renewable energy systems.

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• Solid Oxide Electrolysis
• Electrochemical Materials
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Poul Ægidius Norby is a Professor in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research in structural analysis and modelling of energy materials. His work spans battery technology, electrocatalysis, and advanced diffraction techniques for in situ characterization. Position: Professor Institution: Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Department: Department of Energy Conversion and Storage Research Group: Structural Analysis and Modelling Location: Fysikvej 310, 422, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark His research focuses on the fundamental understanding of materials for sustainable energy technologies, particularly using X-ray and neutron diffraction to study battery operation in real time. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean and affordable energy. Recent publications highlight his work on solid-state batteries, sodium-ion anodes from biomass, high-entropy alloy electrocatalysts, and spatial inhomogeneity in lithium diffusion. These studies reflect a strong trend toward operando characterization, sustainable materials synthesis, and next-generation energy storage solutions. His research bridges fundamental materials science with practical energy applications. He actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple funded projects, including those on solid-state electrolytes and in situ battery studies. His work involves collaboration across disciplines and institutions, emphasizing neutron and synchrotron-based techniques. Dr. Norby regularly contributes to academic discourse through guest lectures and conference presentations on topics such as in situ diffraction and lithium battery technology.

• Materials Science
• Electrochemical Energy Engineering
• Battery Technology
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Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Science and Environment. Her research focuses on biomarker detection, electrochemical analysis, and biomedical sensor development, with applications in prostate cancer diagnostics, pregnancy hormone monitoring, and microbial pathogen detection. She is affiliated with the Molecular and Medical Biology Centre for Mathematical Modeling – Human Health and Disease. Key research interests include nanotechnology-driven biosensors, urinary biomarkers for disease staging, and the development of point-of-care diagnostic tools. She has pioneered rapid electrochemical methods for detecting pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and has contributed to improving early-stage cancer detection through amino acid profiling. Alatraktchi leads the project Investigating the role of neurotransmitters in pancreatic development and islet cell function (2024–2027), combining 4D bioimaging with neurotransmitter sensing. Her work has been featured in 53 media outlets, addressing topics like gender representation in STEM and school-based health testing solutions. Notable awards include the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30, 2017 Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize, and 2019 PhD of the Year Award. Her research has produced 36 peer-reviewed publications and one patent, emphasizing translational applications in healthcare technology.

• Biomarkers
• Electrochemical Analysis
• Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
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Jakob Kibsgaard is a Surface Physics and Catalysis Professor and Section Leader at the Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He leads research in the VISION – Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes and maintains an active research program focused on electrocatalysis, ammonia synthesis, and energy conversion technologies. His research interests span catalysis, electrocatalysis, ammonia synthesis, hydrogen production, CO2 conversion, and nanomaterials. Kibsgaard's work primarily addresses sustainable energy solutions through advanced catalyst design and characterization. His research group investigates fundamental processes at atomic and molecular levels to develop efficient catalysts for energy conversion reactions, with particular emphasis on electrochemical ammonia synthesis and CO2 hydrogenation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on dual and triple atom electrocatalysts, advanced imaging techniques for catalyst characterization, and innovative approaches to ammonia synthesis. His work spans multiple energy conversion reactions including CO2 reduction, nitrogen reduction, oxygen reduction, oxygen evolution, and hydrogen evolution. The research combines experimental approaches with theoretical insights to develop next-generation catalysts for sustainable energy applications. Kibsgaard actively supervises multiple PhD students including Thorlacius-Ussing, Tokman, Wu, Griffin, Kazaz, and Pedersen, with projects spanning controlled synthesis of catalysts, exploration of electrocatalysts at atomic scale, and discovery of new dual and triple atom electrocatalysts. His research is supported by various projects with both active and completed funding. His laboratory work centers around the Surface Physics and Catalysis section at DTU Physics, where he utilizes advanced characterization techniques including transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and custom-designed electrochemical cells to study catalytic processes at fundamental levels.

• Catalysis
• Electrocatalysis
• Ammonia Synthesis
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Kasper Jessen is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, affiliated with the Esbjerg Energy Section. He holds a Master's in Sustainable Energy Engineering (Offshore Energy Systems, 2018) and a Bachelor's in Energy Engineering (Dynamic Systems, 2016). His research focuses on sustainable energy technologies with emphasis on power electronics, microgrid stability, and solid oxide electrolysis systems. Primary research domains include: Design and control of DC microgrid infrastructure Robust power conversion for renewable energy systems Real-time simulation of electrochemical processes Advanced control algorithms for power-to-X applications Dynamic modeling of solid oxide electrolyzers His recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate strong focus on microgrid stability solutions, real-time emulation of electrolysis systems, and advanced control schemes for power converters. Research consistently addresses renewable integration challenges through experimental validation and simulation. Currently leads or contributes to several major projects: Control and Protection of DC Microgrids (PI, ongoing since 2019) BlueBARGE : Renewable electricity for maritime applications (EU Commission, 2024-2026) Robust And Dynamic Electrolysis for Power-to-X (2024-2027) EMPOWER : Sustainable batteries for zero-emission transport (2022-2025) DynEfuel : Dynamic eFuel production technology (2023-2025)

• Power Electronics
• DC Microgrids
• Solid Oxide Electrolysis
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Stephan Sylvest Keller is a Professor in the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization and DTU Nanolab. His research lies at the intersection of materials science, microfabrication, and biomedical engineering, focusing on the development of 3D pyrolytic carbon microsystems for biosensing, neural interfaces, and bioenergy applications. His research interests include biomaterial microsystems , nanofabrication , microelectrode design , bioelectrochemical systems , and drug delivery platforms . He leverages advanced fabrication techniques such as additive manufacturing and lithography to create functional 3D carbon structures for applications in brain-on-a-chip , microsupercapacitors , and microbial energy harvesting . The recent articles highlight a strong trend in developing 3D pyrolytic carbon electrodes for electrochemical applications, spanning neuroscience, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy. Keywords across these works include bioelectrochemistry, microfabrication, and functional materials, with subfields ranging from retinal implants to microbial fuel cells and on-chip energy storage. He actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads cutting-edge projects such as INSECTS (Interdigitated Solar Electrochemical Capacitors) and MIRACLE (Microbial syntRophic metAbolism of CO2 on 3D carbon microeLectrodes for biohExanol production). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and good health. His laboratory, embedded within DTU Nanolab, specializes in cleanroom-based micro- and nano-fabrication, focusing on translating engineered microsystems into biomedical and environmental applications. The team collaborates widely across disciplines, including microbiology, electrochemistry, and clinical neuroscience.

• Biomaterial Microsystems
• Nanofabrication
• Microfabrication
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