Hilde Lea Lein

Hilde Lea Lein is a Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where she has served as Deputy Head of Department for Education since 2019. She holds a master's degree (1999) and PhD (2005) in Inorganic Chemistry/Functional Materials from NTNU. Her research group affiliation is the Inorganic Materials and Ceramics Research Group.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Inorganic Chemistry / Functional Materials (NTNU, 2005)
• Master of Technology in Inorganic Chemistry (NTNU, 1999)

Research interests span:

• Functional coatings: Anti-icing/anti-fouling technologies and performance evaluation
• Ceramics & energy materials: Functional oxides for fuel cells/membranes
• Corrosion science: High-temperature degradation mechanisms and protection strategies
• Pedagogy: Teaching methodologies in chemistry/materials science

Her publications emphasize materials synthesis (spray pyrolysis, hydrothermal methods), characterization of functional coatings/ceramics, and catalytic/perovskite systems. Recent work shows strong focus on energy materials (fuel cells), anti-icing surfaces, and hierarchical porous catalysts.

Awards include:

• Excellent Teaching Practitioner (NTNU Teaching Excellence)

She leads educational initiatives as Deputy Head and teaches core courses including TMT4110 Chemistry. Laboratory manuals authored by her are used in NTNU's curriculum.