G. Katsoukis

G. Katsoukis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Department of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on photo- and electrochemical conversion science, with a mission to advance sustainable energy technologies like water splitting, CO₂, and N₂ conversion. He employs time-resolved operando/in-situ infrared spectroscopy and nanofabrication to study catalytic mechanisms and engineer nanoscale materials.

Education:

• PhD in Material Science from Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) of Erlangen-Nuremberg under Prof. Dirk Guldi.
• Postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) under Prof. Heinz Frei, focusing on artificial photosynthesis and spectroscopic techniques.

Research Interests:

• Artificial photosynthesis and nanoscale photoreactors inspired by natural systems.
• Integration of catalysts, light absorbers (quantum dots, graphene), and ultrathin membranes to control charge/mass transport.
• Z-scheme electron transport and selective proton/oxygen permeability in materials like silicon dioxide and carbon nanotubes.

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Teaches courses on electrochemical fundamentals, molecular spectroscopy, and electrocatalysis.
• Emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and mentorship to foster independent researchers.

Labs & Collaborations: Part of the Photocatalytic Synthesis group (TNW-CE-PCS), collaborating across disciplines to address global energy challenges.