Anna Szumska

Anna Szumska is an Academic Visitor in the Department of Physics at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences. She is part of the Experimental Solid State Physics Group and the Nelson Group. Her research focuses on optical physics, electrical and electronic engineering, and materials science, with a particular emphasis on conjugated polymers, electrochemical energy storage, and photovoltaic materials. Her work spans theoretical studies of excited state dynamics, singlet fission, and the design of novel materials for optoelectronic applications.

Her publications explore advanced topics like ionic charging mechanisms in conjugated polymers, structure-property relationships in non-fullerene acceptors for solar cells, and the electrochemical stability of polymer electrodes in aqueous environments. Her earlier work includes studies on photonic crystal fibers and charge dynamics in dye-sensitized solar cells.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her research groups focus on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and materials engineering. While specific grants or advising roles are not detailed, her affiliations suggest involvement in collaborative experimental and computational studies.

Anna is based in the Huxley Building at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus and can be reached at anna.szumska15@imperial.ac.uk. Her work contributes to both fundamental understanding and applied development in energy storage and optoelectronic materials.