Joshua Karlsson

Joshua Karlsson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow affiliated with Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on advanced materials for sustainable energy applications, particularly photochemistry and molecular photophysics in solar fuels and photostability.

• Research Topics: Chemistry, Photochemistry, Molecular Photophysics, Solar Fuels, Photostability
• Expertise: UN Sustainable Development Goals (environmental science, clean energy)

Recent research trends include studies on triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion, perovskite-inspired photovoltaics, and mechanochemical amorphisation of metal-organic frameworks. His 2025 publications highlight innovations in π-stacked chromophores, copolymer hosts, and pnictogen-based solar cell stability.

• Awards:
  • Tampere Institute for Advanced Study - Research Fellowship (2023-2025)

Karlsson collaborates internationally on collaborations spanning materials design, solar energy conversion, and environmental engineering applications. He is bilingual in English and Finnish.