Oma esittely
Expert in chemical physics specialized in the analysis of surface and interface phenomena, with emphasis on (photo)catalysis and corrosion, utilizing synchrotron light mediated in situ and operando electron spectroscopy methods.
I completed my PhD in physics in 2013 from Tampere University of Technology, Finland. During my post-doctoral research, I visited Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory working for the Joint Center For Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP) project in 2014–2015 and had a Postdoctoral Researcher post (Academy of Finland) in 2017–2020 both dedicated on research of photocatalyst materials for solar fuel production. At Tampere University, I have established research activities on artificial photosynthesis including setting up research methods (PEC, ICP-MS, GC) and test protocols to characterize photocatalyst materials. My current research as Senior Research Fellow is focused on atomic layer deposition grown TiO2 based coatings for artificial photosynthesis.
Osaamisalueiden kuvaus
Surface analytical research
- Electron spectroscopy and spectromicroscopy (XPS, APXPS, XPEEM, XAS)
- Quantitative analysis of surface nano-structures using QUASES software package
- Simulation of electron spectra using SESSA software
Synchrotron light mediated research
- Utilization of soft and hard x-ray beamlines for surface and interface science.
- Development of electrochemical reaction cells for APXPS beamlines.
- Annual research visits to synchrotron radiation facilities MAX IV Laboratory (Sweden), Advanced Light Source (USA) and Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (USA) since 2009.
Electrochemistry of surfaces and thin films
- Electrochemical analysis under solar illumination (PEC, CV, EIS)
- Stability analysis by ICP-MS, efficiency analysis by GC
- Spectroelectrochemistry (PEC–ICP-MS)
Prototyping
- Self-designed (SolidWorks®) homemade EC, PEC and PEFC electrochemical reaction cells
- Self-designed test setup for photocatalytic activity of coatings based on MB photodegradation
Fabrication of thin films
- Atomic layer deposition (ALD)
- Electrodeposition
Characterization of thin films
- Optical analysis by UV–Vis spectroscopy
- Modelling of optical filters using OpenFilters software
- Structural analysis by GIXRD and XRR
- Modelling of XRR data using GenX software
Ultra-high vacuum technology
- Hands-on experience with operation and maintenance of ultra-high vacuum (UVH) systems.
Luottamustoimet
Board member of the Finnish Synchrotron Radiation Users' Organization (FSRUO), 2015–2021.