I am an experienced R&D professional with a proven track record in scaling up advanced anode production technologies, with a particular focus on water electrolysis and fuel cell applications in recent years.
My expertise lies in bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial implementation, driving innovations from concept through pilot-scale development to commercial readiness. I am highly skilled in process optimisation, materials characterisation, and cross-functional collaboration, supported by an agile approach that enables me to adapt quickly, manage complex projects, and deliver results in dynamic environments.
Recognised for a strong problem-solving mindset, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to align cutting-edge research with practical, scalable outcomes, I am passionate about accelerating innovation in the clean energy sector.
Duisburg, Germany
Jan 2022 - Present
Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
Magdeburg, Germany
Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
 Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 Ph.D in Mechanical and Process EngineeringDoctorate topic:Surface engineering of anode layers for alkaline water electrolysis Participated in:
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 Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 Postgraduate Training Program in Chemical Energy ConversionParticipated in:
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 Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 Master of Science in Chemical and Energy EngineeringMaster's Thesis:CFD simulation of oxygen invasion in the porous transport layer during PEM water electrolysis utilizing STAR-CCM+ Focus Areas:
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 2013 - 2017 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringAward:Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (from 2013 to 2017) Focus Areas:
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Oral presentation on evaporation-induced island formation in catalyst layers and its impact on OER performance.
Talk detailing multistage data-driven analysis of anode structure-property relationships for OER.
Oral presentation on how drying dynamics dictate nano-catalyst distribution and layer morphology.
Oral presentation on advanced anode architectures to boost hydrogen production in AWE.
Talk covering interfacial phenomena during catalyst-ink formation and wetting in electrode fabrication.
Poster exploring the link between anode microstructure and OER performance in alkaline media.
Poster showcasing an end-to-end fabrication workflow for AWE anodes within the PrometH2eus project.
Poster outlining structure-activity relationships in spray-coated catalyst layers for AWE.
Poster presentation on the surface features of spray-coated anodes used in alkaline water electrolysis.
Study exploring the effect of Ni-Co-O anode microstructure, tuned by solvent composition and drying temperature, influences connectivity, roughness, and wettability, thereby affecting mechanical strength, contact resistance, and OER activity, guiding rational anode design.
Study that desmonstrates MSDQ framework quantifies cobalt oxide anode surfaces using AFM, linking roughness, area, and homogeneity to OER activity, enabling precise characterisation, benchmarking, and manufacturing optimisation of electrocatalytic anodes.
Hierarchical La₀.₈Sr₀.₂CoO₃ supraparticles with 65% porosity enhance OER via LOM-OVSM, reducing overpotential ~300mV and improving kinetics compared to nanoparticles.
Aqueous emulsions enable VOC-free zero-gap electrochemical hydrogenation, converting phenylacetylene sustainably with scalable PEM electrolyzers and simple downstream separation via centrifugation.
Ni-Co-O anodes with nitrogen plasma post-treatment showed 43mV lower overpotential, improved wettability, and Fe uptake enhancing OER performance.
Compares stirring, sonication, and wet milling of Pt/C inks; links particle size, Pt detachment, and pore architecture to PEMFC efficiency, highlighting optimal processing trade-offs.
Defects, oxygen groups, and alkali-metal cations modulate two-electron ORR on graphite and glassy carbon, uncovering mechanisms that optimise selective, metal-free H₂O₂ electrosynthesis.
Magnetic PAA-coated iron-oxide supraparticles adsorb metals and dyes with up to 670 mg g⁻¹ capacity and recover magnetically in 20 s, enabling rapid, low-cost water purification.
Shows how drying temperature shapes island morphology in NiCoO₂ catalyst inks, linking microstructure to wettability, bubble dynamics, and OER performance for scalable alkaline anodes.
MSDQ statistically links AFM-derived roughness, area, and homogeneity of spray-coated anodes to OER activity, enabling full-scale surface extrapolation for rational alkaline electrode design.
Nitrogen-plasma-treated NiCoO₂ coatings eliminate PFAS binders, improving anode adhesion and OER activity while lowering cost and aligning with EU PFAS restrictions.
Planetary ball-milling activates NiO, yielding stable, binder-free inks that spray-coat onto Ni plates and cut OER overpotential by ~100 mV without delamination.
