Monia Runge Nielsen

Monia Runge Nielsen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the NanoPhoton – Center for Nanophotonics. She is based in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, and conducts advanced research in nanomaterials and catalysis using electron microscopy techniques.

Research Interests:

• Specializes in in situ electron microscopy for real-time observation of catalytic processes.
• Focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, particularly CO2 and CO hydrogenation for sustainable fuel production.
• Investigates plasmonic nanoparticles and their oxidation mechanisms.
• Active in nanophotonics and charge carrier dynamics in photocatalytic systems.

Publication Trends: Her recent work (2020–2024) shows a strong emphasis on integrating simulation and experimental electron microscopy to understand catalytic mechanisms at the nanoscale. Key themes include Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, CO2 conversion, and plasmonic behavior in metal nanoparticles, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science, chemistry, and physics.

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants:

• No formal advisees or students are listed.
• She was funded through a self-financed PhD project on In situ Electron Microscopy Characterization of Catalysts for Sustainable Energy (2016–2019), indicating prior grant or institutional support.

Labs and Research Teams:

• Member of the NanoPhoton – Center for Nanophotonics at DTU.
• Works within the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization, utilizing advanced nanoscale imaging and fabrication facilities.
• Collaborates extensively with researchers from DTU and international institutions in catalysis and electron microscopy.