Claudio Miguel Lousada Patricio

Claudio Miguel Lousada Patricio is a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he teaches courses such as Functional Materials (MH2300) and Materials Design I (MH1030). His research focuses on materials science, catalysis, and surface chemistry with a particular emphasis on hydrogen storage, photocatalytic materials, and the behavior of impurities in metallic systems. His work employs computational methods and experimental techniques to study phenomena like grain boundary segregation, hydrogen adsorption, and reaction mechanisms at material interfaces.

Key research areas include the design of advanced materials for energy applications (e.g., hydrogen production via water splitting), understanding diffusion mechanisms in metals like copper and aluminum, and exploring the interactions between viral proteins and metallic surfaces. His contributions span over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent studies addressing topics such as copper hydride synthesis, oxide growth on aluminum surfaces, and the environmental remediation of steel-making dust.

Dr. Lousada Patricio's work bridges computational modeling (e.g., density functional theory) with experimental validation, contributing to both fundamental materials science and applied technologies. His research has implications for sustainable energy systems, metallurgical processes, and environmental chemistry.