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Prof. Simo Huotari is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on synchrotron-based techniques, including X-ray spectroscopy, scattering, and tomography, with applications in materials science, catalysis, and energy storage systems. He leads projects such as the Helsinki Hydrogen Hub and manages facilities like the Center for X-ray Spectroscopy. Huotari has contributed to over 176 publications, emphasizing operando studies of catalysts, battery materials, and amorphous ice dynamics.
His work integrates advanced imaging and spectroscopic methods to probe material behavior under extreme conditions. Recent studies include X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy of amorphous ice and the development of 3D-printable battery cells for in situ analysis. Collaborations with international institutions like the European XFEL underscore his role in advancing synchrotron science.
- Key Projects: Helsinki Hydrogen Hub, Materials- and Nanophysics Researcher Community (MATENA)
- Labs: Center for X-ray Spectroscopy, X-ray Microtomography Laboratory
- Media Contributions: Public science explanations on phenomena like water density and combustion
