Photocatalysis for Solar Fuels
Alexey Cherevan is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Division of Molecular Materials Chemistry at TU Wien. With a Master’s Degree from Moscow State University (2010), a PhD from the University of Münster (2014), and a Habilitation from TU Wien (expected 2024), he has established a unique set of expertise with molecular (homogeneous) and solid-state (heterogeneous) photocatalysts – including their synthesis, characterization, and activity evaluation – and now work at the crossroad between the two fields. His expertise further includes in-depth fundamental studies on interfacial processes, kinetics, and mechanisms of (photo)catalytic reactions, as well as the design of advanced nanostructures for energy conversion applications.
PI and Research: https://www.tuwien.at/en/tch/mmc/team/dr-alexey-cherevan
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8934-6371
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fVyW1jYAAAAJ&hl=en
Publons: https://publons.com/researcher/2091895/alexey-s-cherevan/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CherevanAlexey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexey-cherevan-741451b4
TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/nqENuLk5bHA?si=_-NAxa-9KKeArqYA
Alexey Cherevan
Team in MECS
Stephen Myakala
PhD student (University-funded)
Samar Batool
Postdoc (University-funded)
Open positions
The Cherevan research group is interested in applicants with prior knowledge or interest in all-inorganic molecular, solid-state, and hybrid photocatalytic systems, including their synthesis, optoelectronic characterization, and activity evaluation.
Currently, two PhD positions are open:
One position will focus on the topic of single-site photocatalysis. For this, the development of photocatalytic supports with well-defined chemistry and stabilization of catalytic centers on their surface will be pursued along with the design and implementation of these photocatalytic systems towards water splitting and CO2 reduction.
The second position will be dedicated to the topic of molecular catalysts and clusters (including all-inorganic thiometalate and oxometalates) and their heterogenization concepts. For this, the synthesis of such molecular compounds/clusters and the fabrication of photocatalytic supports will be pursued with a potential extension to 3D matrices such as metal-organic frameworks (Eder group).
Besides the PhD positions, the Cherevan research group is interested in welcoming postdoctoral fellows with unique and strong experience in the areas mentioned above. Outstanding candidates are welcome to get in touch with Cherevan Group via email.