Research areas

My research focuses on developing sustainable catalytic technologies to support the global transition to a non-fossil-based future. Central to my work is uncovering fundamental structure–activity relationships in heterogeneous catalysis, enabling breakthroughs in CO₂ conversion, hydrogen production, ammonia synthesis, and Power-to-X (P2X) pathways. Understanding how atomic-scale structure governs catalytic performance is key to designing efficient and robust systems for clean energy.

I combine advanced catalyst fabrication with operando atomic-scale characterization using X-ray and electron-based techniques to pioneer next-generation catalytic systems. My work spans three integrated tracks:

1. Design and synthesis of catalytic systems – including size-selected clusters and nanostructures for systematic studies of catalytic behavior.
2. Development of in situ and operando instrumentation – creating controlled workflows and novel operando cells for high-resolution studies under realistic conditions.
3. Operando investigations of catalytic processes – leveraging advanced electron microscopy and synchrotron-based X-ray methods to reveal reaction mechanisms at the atomic level.

My research is embedded in strong collaborative environments such as SURFCAT, VISION Center of Excellence, DTU Physics and DTU Nanolab, and aligns with major funding initiatives nationally and internationally. Through these efforts, I aim to transform fundamental insights into impactful solutions for global energy challenges.