Anna Grobelny

Anna Grobelny, PhD, is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Bath, where she serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Core Technology Translator under Prof. Antoine Buchard. She is part of the Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies, focusing on sustainable resins and sugar-based polymers. Previously, she conducted postdoctoral research at EPFL (Switzerland) under Prof. Grätzel, investigating dye-sensitized solar cells. She holds a PhD from the University of Jagiellonian (defended with distinction in 2020), a master’s in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (2016), and a bachelor’s degree (awarded the Golden Medal of Chemistry). Her work spans conjugated polymer brushes, donor-acceptor systems, and sustainable materials development. She has authored 7 peer-reviewed articles, secured multiple grants (including ETIUDA 8 and Diamond Grant), and holds 1 patent application. Her research emphasizes translating lab innovations into applied sustainable technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Jagiellonian (2020)
• MSc in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jagiellonian (2016)
• BSc in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jagiellonian (2013)

Research Interests:

• Conjugated polymer brushes for energy applications
• Donor-acceptor polymer systems
• Sustainable materials design
• Surface functionalization strategies
• Optimization of dye-sensitized solar cells

Her work bridges synthetic polymer chemistry with applied technology, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions.

Grants & Awards:

• ETIUDA 8 Scholarship (2020)
• Golden Medal of Chemistry (2013)
• 4 awards for best presentation at international conferences

Collaborations: Active in the Virtual Research Institute (ADEVASCO project) and partnerships with institutions like EPFL and the University of Bath. Engaged in industry-relevant projects such as bacteriostatic coatings and solar cell efficiency improvements.