Daniel Escalera

Dr. Daniel Escalera is a Researcher at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, affiliated with the ISC Department. His research focuses on electrocatalysis, particularly the stability and performance of catalysts for water electrolysis and fuel cells. He leads the ISC-AG-Roldan research group, investigating advanced materials for energy storage and conversion systems. Key areas of expertise include oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms, iridium dissolution dynamics, and the design of durable non-noble metal catalysts.

His work integrates operando spectroscopy and advanced characterization techniques to study catalyst degradation under realistic operating conditions. Dr. Escalera has contributed to benchmarking protocols for electrocatalyst stability and pioneered strategies to enhance the longevity of materials in acidic and alkaline environments. His publications address challenges in PEM electrolyzers, graphene-modified electrodes, and eco-friendly e-waste recycling solutions.

Current research emphasizes atomic-level understanding of surface reconstructions, phase changes, and compositional evolution during electrochemical reactions. He collaborates on projects involving high-entropy alloys, transition metal sulfides, and core-shell nanoparticles. Despite the lack of explicitly listed students or awards, his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to the field of electrochemical energy systems.