Project Overview

The main objective of the project is to advance the development of high‑performance, durable, and commercially viable planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks by scaling the technology from individual laboratory‑scale cells to fully assembled multi‑cell systems suitable for real‑world energy applications. Through large‑area cell fabrication, stack assembly, and rigorous performance and stability testing, the work aims to generate the engineering knowledge, manufacturing protocols, and operational data required to validate SOFC stack readiness for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) use. The position is designed to support this objective by integrating advanced ceramic processing, scalable electrode and electrolyte fabrication, and comprehensive stack‑level evaluation to bridge the gap between fundamental materials research and deployable energy system technologies.