جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Materials Science
• Energy Applications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mihaela Florea is a Scientific Researcher I at the National Institute of Material Physics in Magurele, Romania, and a Senior Researcher at the Catalysis and Catalytic Processes Research Center, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest. With over 20 years of research experience in heterogeneous catalysis and materials science, her work bridges fundamental science with practical applications in energy conversion, sustainable chemistry, and environmental remediation. Education: PhD in Chemistry, Université Catholique de Louvain (1999-2003), Thesis: 'Relationship between structure and activity of vanadium aluminium oxynitrides in propane ammoxidation' - awarded 'La plus grande distinction' Master of Science in Catalysis, University of Bucharest (1997-1999), Thesis: 'Ru-MCM-41 catalysts for stereocontrolled hydrogenation of prostaglandin intermediates' Master of Science in Project Management, Academy of Economics Studies, Bucharest (2005-2007) Dr. Florea's research focuses on catalytic applications of novel 2D materials, particularly MAX phases and MXenes, for energy-related processes. Her work encompasses design of electrocatalysts for OER, HOR, and ORR reactions, hydrogen production through water splitting, and catalytic selective oxidation of methane and biomass derivatives. She has pioneered approaches for converting polyethylene terephthalate to valuable chemicals using acid-modified MXenes and developed catalysts for sustainable production of platform chemicals from renewable resources. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning materials chemistry, catalysis, and energy science. Her work consistently demonstrates innovation in synthesizing and characterizing advanced catalytic materials, with particular emphasis on structure-property relationships. The research shows increasing sophistication in utilizing 2D materials for energy applications, with growing attention to environmental sustainability and circular economy principles. Scientific Recognition: Romanian Academy award 'I.G. Murgulescu' (2020) With 12 years of teaching experience at the University of Bucharest, Dr. Florea has supervised numerous bachelor's and master's students in catalysis and analytical chemistry. Her research is supported by significant projects including ERC-LIKE funding for '2D metallic carbide as active and selective catalysts for direct oxidation of CH4' and M-ERANET funding for 'Holistic design of fuel cell electrocatalysts.' She holds three patents related to catalytic processes and has contributed to a book chapter on biomass conversion. Dr. Florea leads research in the Laboratory of Catalytic Materials and Catalysis, employing advanced characterization techniques including XPS, BET, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, and electron microscopy to investigate material properties and catalytic mechanisms. Her work environment fosters innovation in sustainable materials design with practical applications in energy and environmental technology.

• Hydrogen Storage
• Magnetism
• Nanomaterials Synthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Palade Petru is a Scientific Researcher II at the National Institute of Materials Physics in Romania, specializing in hydrogen storage materials, magnetic nanomaterials, and advanced characterization techniques. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical energy applications through extensive collaboration with European research networks. Education: PhD in Physics (Condensed Matter Physics), 2002 Master Degree in Physics (Physics of Semiconductors), 1995 Bachelor Degree in Physics (Technological Physics), 1994 Postdoc at University of Padova, Italy (2003-2006) His research focuses on developing hydrogen storage solutions using mechanochemical methods and wet chemistry synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles. He pioneers the application of Mössbauer spectroscopy for local electronic structure analysis, particularly through conversion electron techniques. His computational work employs WIEN2k for band structure calculations of solids and molecules. Current projects target rare-earth-free permanent magnets and nanoconfined complex hydrides for vehicular hydrogen storage. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent leadership in magnetic nanomaterial characterization, with recent emphasis on biomedical applications (hyperthermia, drug delivery) and sustainable energy solutions. His work shows strong interdisciplinary integration of materials synthesis, advanced characterization, and computational modeling. Awards: Dragomir Hurmuzescu Prize from the Romanian Academy (2008) for hydrogen storage research He has secured significant research funding through national projects including PCCA PNCDI-2 (rare-earth-free magnets), PARTNERSHIP PNCDI-2 (STOHICO hydrogen storage project), and IDEAS PNCDI-2 (electronic mechanisms in intermetallics). His laboratory develops patented technologies for hydrogen-storing materials and iron nitride magnetic composites. The Laboratory of Magnetism and Superconductivity maintains specialized capabilities in Mössbauer spectroscopy across multiple isotopes, Sievert method hydrogen storage measurements, and Rietveld refinement of XRD data using Maud software.

Thomas Zawodzinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Batteries and Fuel Cells
• Metal Air Batteries
• Redox Flow Batteries
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Zawodzinski holds the prestigious Governor's Chair in Electrical Energy Storage with a joint appointment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He serves in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UT and the Division of Materials Science and Technology at ORNL. Previously, he was the F. Alex Nason Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Director of the Case Advanced Power Institute, and the Ohio Eminent Scholar in Fuel Cells. Earlier in his career, he served as Team Leader for Fuel Cells in MST-11 at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 13 years. Dr. Zawodzinski earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from SUNY/Buffalo, focusing on electrochemical devices for energy applications, including fundamental and applied studies of batteries and fuel cells, applications of NMR methods to study transport and structure in device components, preparation of advanced functional materials, and development of molecular device concepts. His research spans multiple energy storage technologies with particular expertise in metal air batteries, redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and membranes. Current research directions include electrolytes and composite electrodes for fuel cells, fundamentals of energy storage materials and systems, water management in fuel cells, and application of NMR to chemical engineering problems. His work at LANL also included lithium batteries, preparation of new electrolytes, studies of transport and electrode materials, self-assembled monolayers for device preparation, and sensors for chemical/biological agents. Analysis of Dr. Zawodzinski's publication record reveals a strong focus on solid-state electrolytes, particularly sulfide-based materials for batteries, and continued work on redox flow battery systems. His research spans fundamental material characterization to practical battery component development, with emphasis on mechanical properties, ion transport, and electrochemical stability across multiple energy storage technologies including lithium batteries, zinc-based systems, and various fuel cell configurations. ECS Energy Technology Division Research Award (2016) Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship (2015) Poly Fellow (2015) Ohio Eminent Scholar in Fuel Cells Dr. Zawodzinski has secured significant research funding through Department of Energy projects, including leading a DOE Fuel Cell Project. His professional service includes membership on the International Advisory Board for the Journal of Power Sources and extensive conference organization including the Asilomar Conference on Advances in Polymers for Fuel Cells. He has served as Discussion Leader for the Fuel Cell Gordon Conference multiple times and co-organized numerous ACS and Electrochemical Society symposia. He leads the Energy Storage and Conversion Group within the Chemical Transformations Section of ORNL's Chemical Sciences Division, focusing on developing advanced materials for next-generation energy storage technologies with applications ranging from grid-scale storage to portable power systems.