Photoelectrochemical Conversion
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells are promising tools for solar energy conversion processes. In this scope, we work on metal oxide semiconductor-based photoelectrodes to drive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). We primarily focus on efficient utilization of charge carriers and aim to develop fundamental understanding in elementary steps of the PEC.
Electrified Interfaces
Solid-liquid electrified interfaces, also known as electrodes, play a crucial role in many electrochemical processes. They are essential for many industrial and technological applications, including batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells, making a better understanding of their behavior a crucial area of research. The behavior of solid-liquid electrified interfaces can be highly influenced by the presence of various species in the electrolyte, such as ions and molecules, as well as the surface structure of the electrode.
New Generation Solar Cells
We develop organic-inorganic and all inorganic photovoltaic materials and devices to achieve higher photovoltaic performance and reliability at a lower cost and to enhance our understanding of the chemistry behind the material growth and the physics behind the device operation.
We investigate the key roles of the surfaces and interfaces in charge carrier utilization and charge transfer processes while also aiming to understand the stability and degradation processes that occur in our solar cells using various photoelectrochemical analysis methods.
Surface Science and Catalysis
Surface Science and Catalysis
Surface Science and Catalysis
We are working on various aspects of surface chemistry and catalysis. We investigate molecule-surface interactions in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and near ambient pressure conditions.
We engineer thin metal and metal oxide films and nanostructures in order to gain fundamental understanding of important chemical transformations taking place at the interfaces.