Pierre Boillat

Dr. Pierre Boillat is an Instrument Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), affiliated with the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging under the PSI Center for Neutron and Muon Sciences. His research focuses on advancing neutron imaging techniques to study electrochemical systems, including fuel cells, batteries, and electrolyzers. He specializes in operando analysis of material behavior under real-world conditions, with applications in energy storage and conversion technologies.

Key research interests include water management in fuel cells, phase changes in battery electrolytes, and the development of novel neutron imaging methodologies. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied engineering, addressing challenges in energy systems such as ice formation in fuel cells, lithium accumulation in solid-state batteries, and concentration gradients in redox flow cells.

Recent studies emphasize the role of neutron radiography in visualizing reactive mass transport, catalyst degradation mechanisms, and electrolyte infiltration dynamics. His contributions have advanced non-invasive techniques for characterizing porous media and electrochemical interfaces, with implications for improving energy device performance and durability.