Regular biography
Kevin Sivula is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of Chemistry (CHEM). His research focuses on the molecular engineering of optoelectronic nanomaterials, with an emphasis on their applications in energy and environmental technologies. He leads the Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Optoelectronic Nanomaterials and is involved in teaching courses such as Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena and Numerical Methods. Sivula is also a member of several EPFL committees and has directed numerous PhD students.
Scholar-generated biography
Kevin Sivula is a researcher at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, focusing on photoelectrochemistry, organic semiconductors, 2D semiconductors, solar energy conversion, and nanomaterials for energy. His work explores advanced materials for solar water splitting, including hematite (α-Fe2O3) photoelectrodes, oxide photocathodes, and nanostructured semiconductors. He investigates surface passivation, catalytic enhancement, and tandem cell designs to improve efficiency in photoelectrochemical systems. His research also includes hybrid solar cells, polythiophene-based composites, and MIL-101 (Fe)/g-C3N4 for photocatalytic applications. Sivula's contributions emphasize the development of sustainable energy technologies through material innovation and surface engineering.