Dr. Ludmilla Steier

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ludmilla Steier is an Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Oxford University. Her research addresses solar-driven conversion of small molecules, including carbon dioxide and water, into fuels and chemicals utilizing photo-electrocatalysts. She emphasizes the design and control of catalyst surfaces and interfaces, specifically focusing on defect chemistry to enhance catalytic activity, selectivity, and long-term stability. Steier is developing atomic layer deposition (ALD) methods to grow catalysts on clean, controlled surfaces and is investigating the impact of dopants on photocatalytic performance. Her research group explores a range of oxide materials, including oxide perovskites and increasingly sulfide photocatalysts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.