H2FUTURE research group introduces new researchers
In H2FUTURE research programme, our researchers work with four different themes, in two different faculties; Faculty of Science and Faculty of Technology, making the research programme truly multidiscplinary.
Solar hydrogen theme researchers
Solar hydrogen (Solar H2) theme aims at disruptive improvements in the efficiency of photocatalytic water splitting through understanding the electronic-level physical phenomena. The topic combines cutting-edge synchrotron characterization, ab initio theory, and Al-based innovations to design high-performance photocatalysts, resolve challenges of recombination and redox potential tailoring and maximize the solar flux acceptance.
This theme is led by Professor Marko Huttula, leader of H2FUTURE programme and Head of Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, Faculty of Science. Tenure researcher for this theme is Associate Professor Matti Silveri, Quantum computing, information and devices based on superconducting technology, Nano and Molecular Systems Research unit, Faculty of Science. In Matti Silveri´s group we have and Post-doctoral researcher Zeeshan Khalid, and Doctoral researcher Kaan Yurtseven. Working for this theme we also have Post-doctoral researcher Ekta Rani and Post-doctoral researcher Shahzad Ali.
Carbon emission free H2 theme researchers
Carbon emission free H2 theme focuses on methane pyrolysis as the most promising CO2-free and energy-efficient intermediate method of hydrogen production, which also enables the use of solid carbon, e.g. in electrical applications. The aim is to develop catalysts and processes to optimize the efficiency of hydrogen production and to tailor the quality of side stream nanocarbon for use as a novel battery material.
This theme is led by Professor Ulla Lassi, the Head of the Research unit of Sustainable Chemistry, Faculty of Technology. Tenure researcher for this theme is Associate Professor Satu Ojala, Carbon emission free H2, Environmental and Chemical Engineering unit. In Ojala´s group we have Post-doctoral researcher Nora Jullok, and Doctoral researcher Kimia Asgharizadeh. Working for this theme we also have post-doctoral researcher Ali Huerta Flores, Sustainable Chemistry.
Sustainable use of H2 for metal production theme researchers
Sustainable use of H2 for metal production will develop the production of steels and ferroalloys by replacing carbon with hydrogen as an energy source and reducing agent in metallurgical processes. The focus is on multi-scale reaction mechanisms suited for reduction techniques (shaft furnace, hydrogen plasma, fluidized bed) with iron-containing raw materials and on-line process diagnostics.
This theme is led by Professor Timo Fabritius, Vice leader of H2FUTURE and the Head of the Process Metallurgy research unit, Faculty of Technology. Working for this theme we have Professor Pasquale Cavaliere, postdoctoral researcher Mutlucan Bayat and doctoral researcher Eduardo Matos.
Optimizing ultra-high-strength steel solutions theme researchers
Optimizing ultra-high-strength steel solutions theme will require developing testing technique(s) for the detection and analysis of the detrimental influence of atomic hydrogen in iron lattices, developing novel microstructure(s) for enhanced local hydrogen trapping and crack propagation resistance, and improving the understanding and modelling of hydrogen-steel interaction from atomic to macro scale and vice versa under long-term service conditions.
This theme is led by Professor Jukka Kömi, Head of Materials and Mechanical Engineering Unit, Faculty of Technology. Tenure researcher for this theme is Associate Professor Vahid Javaheri, Assistant Professor (tenure–track), Physical Metallurgy, Materials and Mechanical Engineering unit. In Javaheri´s group we have Post-doctoral researcher Abdelrahman Hussein and doctoral researcher Mahsa Mahyari. Working for this theme we also have Post-doctoral researcher Mohammad Moallemi.