Mgr. Katarína Gáborová, PhD.
Description:
She works as an Assistant professor of the Institute of Materials, FMMR TUKE, where she focuses on research and development of new types of electrode materials for batteries. She leads the Innovation Laboratory for Battery Electrode Preparation (ILPEB/024), which is dedicated to the research and development of advanced materials for battery applications. She collaborates with the Slovak Battery Alliance (SBaA) and the European Battery Academy (EBA), contributing to the organization and implementation of expert events and educational programs in the field of battery technologies. She is among the first experts in Slovakia to be awarded the international “Train the Trainer” certification, authorizing her to conduct training programs for future specialists in the battery industry.
Professional Profile:
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8754-6449
Educational Activities:
Advanced materials and technologies
Research Activities:
Focus areas:
- Research of new types of materials for energy applications
- Study of electrochemical properties of materials for energy storage
- Development and optimization of materials for lithium-ion batteries
- Recycling and utilization of secondary raw materials in battery technologies
Selected major projects:
- VV-MVP-24-0264: Synthesis and modification of eco-FR-Oxygraphene to optimize the properties of next-generation advanced anode materials for safe and sustainable Li-ion batteries design
- 03/TUKE/2025: Eco-friendly replacement of conventional graphite with carbon fibers for sustainable lithium-ion batteries
Additional Information:
- Internationally certified “Train the Trainer” professional in the field of battery technologies
- Certified lecturer of the Slovak university and industrial educational platform of the European Battery Academy (SKEBA)
- Member of the 3rd expert evaluation committee for the regional round of the Secondary School Professional Activity (SOČ) competition