Our Team

The Kolen'ko Research Group brings together researchers with diverse backgrounds and expertise, united by a passion for advancing nanochemistry and materials science. Our team includes Research Scientists, Postdoctoral Researchers, Engineers, Technicians, Associates and Students.

Yury V. Kolen’ko

Group Leader

Yury enjoys synthesis, investigation & application of unconventional nanomaterials.

Juliana Sousa

Research Scientist - PI

Juliana has experience in several scientific fields; synthesis and functionalization of inorganic materials, catalysis and coatings.

Mouli Thalluri

Research Scientist

Mouli works on development of supported electrocatalysts employing wet and vacuum based tools for their applications mainly focussed on Hydrogen energy sector.

Laura M. Salonen

Associate Research Scientist

Laura employs organic chemistry methods for the development of innovative nanomaterials for water treatment and catalysis.

Join Our Team

We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our research group. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment for scientific discovery and professional development.

Current Openings

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