Thomas Benjamin Ferriday

Thomas Ferriday is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology within the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on electrochemical energy conversion systems, particularly anion exchange membrane water electrolysis and alkaline fuel cell technologies. He contributes to the COMICON project (Combinatorial Materials Science for Protonic Electrochemical Energy Conversion), emphasizing sustainable materials development.

• Current Position: Research Fellow in Electrochemistry
• Institution: University of Oslo
• Department: Chemistry

Research interests include:

• Electrochemistry and materials science for hydrogen production
• Membrane electrode assembly optimization
• Anion exchange membrane stability and performance
• Electrode surface modification (nickel foam, stainless steel)
• Hydrogen evolution reaction kinetics

His recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate expertise in improving electrode materials for alkaline electrolysis, investigating membrane-separator replacements, and developing catalyst-free systems. Collaborations involve colleagues like Peter Hugh Middleton, Jan Van Herle, and Mohan Lal Kolhe.