Veronika Stelmakh

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Veronika Stelmakh is a leading researcher in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) energy conversion, specializing in the design and development of high-performance photonic crystal emitters for portable power generation. Her work focuses on creating compact, millimeter-scale TPV systems that could replace batteries in microelectronics and robotics by converting hydrocarbon combustion into electricity. Stelmakh’s most cited paper, "A high-performance, metallodielectric 2D photonic crystal for thermophotovoltaics" (2022, 22 citations), demonstrates her expertise in engineering advanced emitter materials to achieve superior thermal-to-electrical conversion efficiency. Her earlier foundational studies, including "Photonic Crystal Enabled Thermophotovoltaics for a Portable Microgenerator" (2015, 6 citations) and "Photonic Crystal Emitters for Thermophotovoltaic Energy Conversion" (2015, 3 citations), introduced the first-of-a-kind integration of metallic microburners, photonic crystal emitters, and low-bandgap photovoltaic cells. These works collectively showcase her ability to bridge fundamental photonic crystal physics with practical energy systems, achieving incandescent emitter temperatures through combustion. Stelmakh’s contributions are pivotal for advancing portable, high-density power sources, with her research directly addressing the need for efficient, battery-free energy solutions in autonomous systems.