As part of the NEPHEWS Twinning Programme, which supports the exchange of knowledge and hands-on training in synchrotron and neutron techniques, Alina Brzęczek-Szafran from Poland, recently completed a short research stay at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the UK.
During her visit, she had the opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Małgorzata Swadzba-Kwasny and her team, focusing on the characterization of novel electrolytes for aluminium batteries using neutron scattering.
Reflecting on her experience, Alina said:
„Over the past few days, I had the opportunity to work with Małgorzata Swadzba-Kwasny and her team on the characterization of our novel electrolytes for aluminium batteries using neutron scattering.”
The visit was made possible thanks to the NEPHEWS Twinning Programme, which allows new users to join experienced research teams and gain practical insight into advanced characterization methods.
„This was all made possible through the NEPHEWS Twinning Programme, which enables new users to join experienced research teams and learn about neutron techniques.”
Alina also expressed her gratitude to everyone involved:
„Thank you ISIS Neutron and Muon Source for making this excellent experience possible, and special thanks to Małgorzata Swadzba-Kwasny, her team, and the ISIS specialists at the Sandals line, Dr Oliver Alderman and Dr Zachary Amato, for all the guidance over the past few days!”
She concluded with optimism for the future:
„I hope this is just the beginning of my journey with materials characterization using neutron beam!”
We are proud to support young researchers like Alina in their professional growth and are thrilled to see such enthusiasm for collaborative science.
Learn more about the NEPHEWS Twinning Programme here.