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Dr. Karolina Matuszek is a Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at Monash University, holding a prestigious Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Fellowship. Her research focuses on renewable energy storage and sustainable catalysis, particularly phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage and electrolytes for aluminum batteries. She collaborates with industry partners like Boron Molecular to develop low-cost, scalable, and environmentally friendly PCM technologies. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing clean energy and environmental sustainability.
Key Projects:
- Primary Chief Investigator for 'Phase Change Materials for Renewable Energy Storage' (2024–2027)
- Co-lead on 'Trimodal Materials to Unlock Synergistic Thermal Energy Storage Mechanisms' (2025–2028)
- Collaborative project on 'Molecular Engineering of Ionic Liquid Electrolytes' (2025–2028)
Scientific Contributions: Over 46 publications since 2014, including high-impact reviews on CO₂ capture and PCM design. Her work bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial applications, emphasizing scalability and sustainability.
