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Prof. Petra Rudolf is a Professor of Experimental Solid State Physics and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Groningen. She holds a PhD from the University of Namur (Belgium) and a MSc from the University of Rome "La Sapienza". Her research focuses on molecular motors/switches, 2D materials (graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides), organic thin films, and energy-related nanomaterials. She leads the Surfaces and Thin Films group at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials.
Education:
- PhD in Physics (1995) from University of Namur
- MSc in Physics (1987) from University of Rome
Research Interests:
- Design of functional surface architectures using molecular switches and motors
- Synthesis and characterization of 2D materials (graphene, MXenes)
- Development of nanomaterials for energy storage (lithium-sulfur batteries) and catalysis
- Electrochemical processes and surface functionalization techniques
Recent Article Trends:
- Advances in organic solar cell efficiency via interlayer engineering
- Electrocatalytic strategies for sustainable chemical production
- Innovative 2D material synthesis methods (vapor phase, solvothermal)
- Self-healing materials and smart adhesives
Awards:
- EU Descartes Prize (2007) for molecular machine research
- Member of Academia Europaea (2021)
- Fellowships: APS (2010), Institute of Physics (2001)
Advising & Grants:
- Guided 35+ PhD students and 10 current advisees
- Leadership in European research networks and funding initiatives
Labs/Teams:
- Surfaces and Thin Films Group at Zernike Institute
- Collaborations with Max Planck Institute, SOLARIS Synchrotron, and others
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