Olga Kasian

Prof. Olga Kasian is a Professor leading the Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion research group at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Her work focuses on electrochemical energy systems, particularly understanding structure-function relationships in electrocatalysts and dynamic surface transformations during reactions. She employs advanced methods like synchrotron-based X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and physical vapor deposition.

Research interests include optimizing catalyst stability for energy conversion (e.g., oxygen evolution reactions) and developing high-throughput printing techniques for flexible perovskite photovoltaics. Her group collaborates widely, addressing challenges in renewable energy storage and material durability.

Selected recent contributions span advancements in perovskite solar cell design, iridium-based nanofiber catalysts, and lithium-directed catalyst synthesis. No awards are explicitly listed, though her prolific publications reflect impactful contributions. Ongoing projects emphasize overcoming stability limits in electrocatalytic materials and scalable energy device fabrication.