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Jan-Henrik Small is a Senior Lecturer at Åbo Akademi University within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Molecular Science and Engineering. His research focuses on developing sustainable materials and technologies with applications in renewable energy and environmental solutions.
Dr. Small's research program spans multiple critical areas of modern materials science:
- Development of perovskite solar cells and thin film technologies
- Sustainable processing of lignin and biomass for advanced materials
- Magnesium-based materials for carbon capture and storage
- Nanomaterial synthesis with controlled morphology
- Photothermal and antimicrobial nanomaterials
Analysis of Dr. Small's recent publications reveals a strong focus on sustainable materials development that bridges fundamental science with practical applications. His work demonstrates particular excellence in creating scalable manufacturing processes for next-generation solar cells and developing innovative approaches to biomass utilization. The research shows consistent progression toward more environmentally friendly materials processing with reduced energy consumption.
Dr. Small has supervised multiple graduate students as indicated by his supervised work record. He served as Co-Principal Investigator on the ASPIRE project (2018-2021) focused on developing highly reproducible perovskite solar cells, demonstrating his capacity to secure and manage significant research funding.
His laboratory work centers on molecular science and engineering for sustainable technologies, with particular emphasis on:
- Advanced material characterization using thermogravimetric analysis and other techniques
- Development of scalable synthesis methods under moderate conditions
- Integration of sustainability principles throughout materials design and processing
- Creating functional materials from renewable resources
