Prof. Alexei Kornyshev

Prof. Alexei Kornyshev is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College London. His research interests include Chemical Physics, Electrochemistry, Energy Conversion, and Biophysics. Prof. Kornyshev's work focuses on advancing understanding within these interdisciplinary areas. His profile page provides further details on his research and academic contributions.

Alexei Kornyshev is a Professor of Chemical Physics at Imperial College London, specializing in theoretical chemical physics, biophysics, electrochemistry, photonics, and energy. His research focuses on understanding charge storage mechanisms in supercapacitors, particularly with ionic liquid electrolytes and nanoporous electrodes. He investigates the structure and capacitance of electrical double layers in ionic liquids, exploring phenomena such as overscreening, crowding, and camel-shaped capacitance curves. His work also addresses proton transport in water and polymer electrolyte membranes, with applications in fuel cells and energy storage. Additionally, he studies the electro-osmotic effect and water management in proton-conducting membranes, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy technologies.