Prof. NARGES ATAOLLAHI

My research activity covers the following key topics in materials science and energy applications:

• Fuel cell membranes and technology: Development of polymeric anion exchange membranes (AEMs) for electrochemical energy conversion. The aim is to contribute to the hydrogen economy with improved energy efficiency and low greenhouse gas emissions.
• Thin-film photovoltaic cells: Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystals, mainly Kesterite (CZTS), for thin-film photovoltaic technology. Research focuses on the fabrication and optimization of Kesterite and Perovskite solar cells.
• Thin-film thermoelectricity: Fabrication of thin-film thermoelectric devices based on sustainable materials such as CZTS (Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide).
• Mechanical activation of drugs: Improving the dissolution behavior of pharmaceutical ingredients, specifically Efavirenz and Ritonavir, for applications related to HIV and COVID-19.

Academic History and Appointments

• Researcher (Current)

  Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Italy.

• Post-Doctoral Researcher (2018-2022)

  Professor Scardi's laboratory, University of Trento, Italy.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science (2014-2018)

  Focus on synthesis and characterization of anion exchange membranes for electrochemical applications, University of Trento, Italy.

• Research Assistant (2013-2014)

  Worked on preparation and characterization of thin film based on solid polymer electrolytes, and biomass carbon/graphite for supercapacitor electrodes.

• Master's Degree in Chemistry (2013)

  Focus on synthesis and characterization of solid polymer electrolytes for Li ion battery applications, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia.

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry (2009)

  Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad, Iran.

Teaching and Awards

• Uni-Trento Starting Grant Young Researchers awarded in 2019.
• Course Instructor for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion (since 2022).
• Teaching Assistant for Advanced Materials for Energy Engineering (since 2018) and Environmental Materials Technology and Chemistry Laboratory (since 2019).