Imran Asghar

Imran Asghar is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Applied Physics, Tampere University, affiliated with the Energy Materials & Interfaces group. He holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology from Aalto University (2012) and a Master's from Helsinki University of Technology (2008). His research focuses on advanced energy materials, particularly ceramic fuel cells and electrochemical systems, emphasizing ionic conductivity, heterostructure design, and low-temperature operation. Key projects include Academy of Finland-funded initiatives on next-generation fuel cell devices, addressing cost, durability, and performance.

Research interests span protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs), solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), and hybrid materials for energy conversion. Notable contributions include heterostructure engineering for enhanced ionic transport and additive manufacturing innovations in fuel cell fabrication. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and supervised 2 theses. Media coverage highlights contributions to sustainable energy solutions. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to affordable and clean energy.