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Andrea Muntean is a Senior Lecturer at Karlstad University, affiliated with the Department of Physics. She is a core researcher in the SOLA project (Solution-borne materials for organic electronic Applications), focusing on understanding molecular interactions in polymer mixtures and their impact on material properties, particularly for organic photovoltaics. Her work combines computational modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and experimental studies to address challenges in thin film morphology and solution-based material processing.
Dr. Muntean holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology (2013), where she studied polymeric thin films and protein interactions. Her academic background includes a master's in theoretical physics from Babeș-Bolyai University (1998) and teaching credentials from Romania. She joined Karlstad University in 2016 and has since contributed to interdisciplinary research in materials physics, photovoltaics, and computational physics.
Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Computational Physics, Thermodynamics, Solid-State Theory, and Quantum Physics II. She has supervised Master's projects and co-supervised PhD students, fostering the next generation of physicists and materials scientists.
Research interests prominently feature thin film morphology formation, phase separation dynamics, and the role of solvents and evaporation in material design. Her recent work explores ternary mixtures under microgravity conditions and solvent effects on molecular orientation in OPV films. Collaborations include the SOLA consortium (Karlstad, Chalmers, Linköping, and Lund Universities) with a budget of SEK 28.75 million.
Publications emphasize computational models and experimental insights into polymer-solvent interactions, surface properties, and photovoltaic applications. Key themes include evaporation-driven pattern formation, lattice-based simulations, and material stability under environmental conditions.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the SOLA project team, focusing on solution-based materials for organic electronics. Collaborates with partners in physics, chemistry, and engineering disciplines.
