Sacha Fop

Dr. Sacha Fop is a Research Fellow in the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, specializing in the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on the development of advanced solid-state materials for hydrogen-based energy technologies, particularly proton and oxide ion conductors. He employs cutting-edge techniques such as neutron diffraction and X-ray diffraction at international facilities like ISIS and ILL to investigate structure-property relationships in novel ionic conductors.

Research Interests:

• Design and discovery of solid-state ionic conductors
• Proton and hydride transport in inorganic materials
• Crystal structure characterization using neutron and X-ray scattering
• Materials for hydrogen fuel cells and sustainable energy
• Defect chemistry in perovskite and non-perovskite oxides

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in exploring hexagonal perovskite derivatives and palmierite-type oxides for high ionic conductivity. Research spans from fundamental crystal structure analysis to functional properties under variable temperature and pressure conditions, with applications in energy storage and conversion. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Nature Materials, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Chemistry of Materials.

Scientific Contributions:

• Co-authored a high-impact review on solid oxide proton conductors beyond perovskites
• Published in Nature Materials on high oxide ion and proton conductivity in disordered hexagonal perovskites
• Active contributor to neutron diffraction studies of ionic conduction mechanisms
• Research supported by access to major international research facilities

Dr. Fop is actively involved in PhD supervision and teaches in undergraduate and postgraduate Chemistry programs at the University of Aberdeen. He collaborates extensively with researchers across the UK and Europe, particularly in the fields of solid-state chemistry and materials physics. While specific grants and awards are not listed, his publication record and facility access indicate strong research funding support.

Laboratory and Research Group: His work is conducted within a solid-state chemistry research group focused on energy materials, utilizing both local and large-scale diffraction facilities to probe atomic-level ion transport mechanisms.