Voja’s research interests are energy conversion and storage, surface modifications, thin films, nanoscale synthesis, electrochemical interfaces, fuel cells, electrolyzers and batteries. In his free time he enjoys spear fishing and off-road longboarding.
Alasdair is a third year PhD student in Prof Stamenkovic’s group with research interests primarily in the evaluation of electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. Prior to joining UCI, Alasdair completed his undergraduate degree at Edinburgh University in Scotland, before spending two years in the design of hydrogen refuelling systems. Outside the lab, Alasdair enjoys being in the mountains, surfing and watching Blackburn Rovers FC.
Ben Ransom
PhD Student
Ben is a third year PhD student working with Professor Stamenkovic to characterize single crystal and nanoparticle catalysts for the Oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells. His other interests include hiking, camping, biking, and surfing. He is originally from Fredericksburg, VA, got his undergraduate degree at BYU in Utah and loves the adrenaline.
Chaewon is the first PhD student in professor Stamenkovic’s group and has a background in electrochemistry and inorganic material synthesis for energy applications including batteries, electrolyzers, and fuel cells, which he studied during his undergraduate and master’s degree at Inha University in South Korea. His current research focus is on developing electrocatalysts for PEMFCs, with a specific emphasis on ORR catalysts. Outside of his studies, Chaewon enjoys cooking, playing tennis and surfing, a new hobby he picked up after coming to Irvine. However, he hates hiking, and likes the quokka, with which he is pictured above.
Dominik is from Germany, and received a PhD in physical chemistry at the Technical University of Munich, after which he went to Argonne National Laboratory. He has experience in Li-Ion battery material research, gas analysis of electrochemical systems and fundamental studies of organic electrolytes as well as broad experience of Li-Ion battery testing for electrical performance and abuse. He likes the grand canyon.
Filip Mackowicz
Junior Specialist
Filip received his undergraduate degree here at UCI in 2023.