Kamil Ciesielski
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

With an academic background in condensed matter physics, my professional focus centers on applied research. More specifically, I explore inorganic materials for thermoelectric properties, i.e. their ability to convert heat into electric energy. Thermoelectricity, with its unique ability to harness waste heat, represents a promising frontier in sustainable development. My expertise encompasses a wide span of synthesis techniques. I have also been dedicating my efforts to understand the interplay between structural imperfections and transport properties. In the lab of Professor Eric S. Toberer, my biggest passion revolves around materials with ultra-low thermal conductivity and low-energy defects.  

With an academic background in condensed matter physics, my professional focus centers on applied research. More specifically, I explore inorganic materials for thermoelectric properties, i.e. their ability to convert heat into electric energy. Thermoelectricity, with its unique ability to harness waste heat, represents a promising frontier in sustainable development. My expertise encompasses a wide span of synthesis techniques. I have also been dedicating my efforts to understand the interplay between structural imperfections and transport properties. In the lab of Professor Eric S. Toberer, my biggest passion revolves around materials with ultra-low thermal conductivity and low-energy defects.  

Education

  • PhD, Physics, Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (2021)
  • Master of Engineering, Nanotechnology, Gdańsk University of Technology (2016)
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Technical Physics, Gdańsk University of Technology (2015)

Honors and Awards

  • International Thermoelectric Society, Graduate Student Award (2021)
  • Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, stipend for the best PhD students (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/2020)
  • Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland, Award for Outstanding Student’s Achievements (2015/2016)
  • Gdańsk University of Technology (~20k students), Best Student Award (2015/2016)

Publications