Julie Tournet

Dr. Julie Tournet is a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, Australian National University (ANU). Her work focuses on renewable energy and fuels, particularly advanced electrochemical technologies for hydrogen production and solar energy systems. She leads the ACT-H2 program, which develops photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells for sustainable energy solutions. Her expertise includes epitaxy, microfabrication, and III-V semiconductor materials. Tournet holds a PhD in Nanotechnology and has extensive experience in optoelectronic device research.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Physics and Engineering, Mines-Telecom Institute and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
• MASc in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Nanotechnology), University of Waterloo (2013-2015)
• PhD in Electronics, University of Montpellier (2015-2019), supported by a EU Marie Curie scholarship

Research Interests:

Tournet explores renewable energy systems, including solar water splitting, plastic degradation via electrochemical methods, and photovoltaic innovations. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to Women in STEM initiatives through outreach programs.

Advising & Grants:

She coordinates the ACT-H2 project and is registered to supervise research students. Her work aligns with ANU's goals in sustainable energy and climate action.

Labs & Teams:

Tournet leads the ACT-H2 program, fostering multi-disciplinary teams to advance clean energy technologies.