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Olivera Kesler joined the University of Toronto in 2007 and initiated the Fuel Cell Materials Manufacturing Laboratory (FCMML). Her research work in FCMML focuses on enhancing environmental sustainability by developing cleaner energy conversion technologies to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to combustion-based power generation methods. She has conceived research projects that tackle significant challenges preventing the widespread use of fuel cell technologies, including cost, durability, and reliability. The ultimate objective of her work is to facilitate the widest and fastest possible adoption of cleaner energy conversion technologies to maximize their environmental benefits. The main focus of her research is on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, known for its efficiency in producing electricity from a variety of fuels, including renewable biomass, hydrogen, and natural gas, while minimizing smog-forming emissions. However, the use of SOFCs remains limited due to high costs and low durability. Current projects aim to drastically lower costs and improve the durability of fuel cells, utilizing new materials and processing techniques for rapid, scalable mass production. Her work is particularly focused on understanding the electrochemical performance degradation behavior of SOFCs and developing strategies to enhance their durability.
Department of Sociology