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Katharina Marquardt is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow in Materials Science at the University of Oxford, affiliated with St Edmund Hall as a Governing Body Fellow. She also holds a visiting Reader position at Imperial College London. Her research focuses on grain boundaries and interface science in geological and energy materials.
- University of Oxford – Associate Professor of Materials Science
- St Edmund Hall – Governing Body Fellow
- Imperial College London – Visiting Reader
Her work integrates experimental techniques (e.g., EBSD, TEM), advanced characterization (e.g., electron microscopy), and theoretical modeling to study grain boundary properties and their role in material performance under extreme conditions. Applications include energy transition technologies, nuclear fusion cladding, and Na-ion battery durability.
Katharina's recent publications highlight her expertise in high-pressure/high-temperature material behavior, grain boundary diffusion, and nanoscale characterization. Her group develops protocols for comprehensive interface analysis and investigates microstructural adaptations in silicate minerals and hard materials like WC-Co alloys.
She has collaborated with institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University and the National Center for Electron Microscopy, advancing understanding of grain boundary transport properties and their implications for Earth's mantle and sustainable technologies.
