{"id":1348,"date":"2026-09-09T10:53:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netzeroheroes-platform.eu\/?page_id=1348"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:55:08","slug":"agnieszka-paszuk-case-study-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/netzeroheroes-platform.eu\/hr\/agnieszka-paszuk-case-study-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Agnieszka Paszuk – case study"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Agnieszka Paszuk\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bok Agnieszka, mo\u017ee\u0161 li se predstaviti i ukratko opisati svoj profesionalni put?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Bok, moje ime je dr. Agnieszka Paszuk, ja sam fizi\u010darka i voditeljica mlade istra\u017eiva\u010dke grupe na Tehni\u010dkom sveu\u010dili\u0161tu u Ilmenauu u Njema\u010dkoj.<\/span><\/p>

Zavr\u0161io sam magistarski studij iz mikrosustava, elektronike i optoelektronike na tehni\u010dkom sveu\u010dili\u0161tu u Poljskoj, a zatim preselio u Njema\u010dku na doktorsko istra\u017eivanje. Tijekom doktorata imao sam sre\u0107u pridru\u017eiti se grupi usmjerenoj na razumijevanje kako se materijali relevantni za primjenu u fotonaponu mogu pripremiti i kontrolirati na atomskoj razini, posebno na povr\u0161inama i gran\u0161tinama.<\/span><\/p>

Danas vodim vlastitu istra\u017eiva\u010dku grupu, a moj se rad vi\u0161e usmjerio na odr\u017eive fotoelektrokemijske sustave za pretvorbu obnovljive energije, uklju\u010duju\u0107i proizvodnju \u010distog vodika.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Mo\u017eete li nam re\u0107i ne\u0161to o izazovima s kojima se mo\u017eete suo\u010diti na ovom karijernom putu?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Jedan od izazova u ovom podru\u010dju jest rad na sjeci\u0161tu vi\u0161e disciplina. Morate kombinirati fiziku, kemiju i in\u017eenjerstvo, \u0161to zahtijeva stalno u\u010denje i prilagodbu. U isto vrijeme, to je ujedno i uzbudljivo jer mi pru\u017ea prilike za u\u010denje novih tehnika i metoda.<\/span><\/p>

Jedan od najve\u0107ih izazova je izgradnja neovisnog istra\u017eiva\u010dkog profila. Uspostava vlastite grupe, osiguravanje financiranja i pretvaranje ideja u uspje\u0161ne projekte izuzetno je konkurentno i zahtijeva vrijeme. Sama istra\u017eivanja tako\u0111er su vrlo izazovna, posebno u tako konkurentnom podru\u010dju, gdje mnogi iskusni stru\u010dnjaci vode velike, dobro uspostavljene grupe.<\/span><\/p>

Eksperimenti \u010desto ne uspijevaju prema o\u010dekivanjima, a napredak mo\u017ee biti spor. To zahtijeva ustrajnost i otpornost.<\/span><\/p>

Meni osobno, balansiranje izme\u0111u znanstvenog rada, liderskih odgovornosti (uklju\u010duju\u0107i administrativne zadatke) i privatnog \u017eivota mo\u017ee biti zahtjevno. Imam dvoje male djece, tako da vi\u0161e ne mogu raditi do kasno nave\u010der niti vikendom. Ponekad se i razbole, \u0161to mo\u017ee biti stresno, posebno kada postoje rokovi koji se jednostavno moraju ispuniti.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To zvu\u010di izazovno, koje su ti radnje, strategije ili vje\u0161tine pomogle da savlada\u0161 prepreke? Jesu li ti pomogli mentori, alati ili mre\u017ee kontakata?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Suradnju vidim kao klju\u010dnu strategiju. Umjesto da znanost promatramo kao natjecanje, zajedni\u010dki rad poma\u017ee u\u010dinkovitijem rje\u0161avanju interdisciplinarnih izazova.<\/span><\/p>

Jo\u0161 jedna va\u017ena vje\u0161tina je postavljanje prioriteta i delegiranje zadataka, \u0161to jo\u0161 uvijek u\u010dim i u \u010demu se neprekidno usavr\u0161avam.<\/span><\/p>

U\u010denje od iskusnih znanstvenika mo\u017ee pomo\u0107i u snala\u017eenju u izazovima vezanim uz znanost i karijeru. Osje\u0107am se vrlo sretnim \u0161to imam sna\u017enu podr\u0161ku svog mentora i drugih starijih kolega. Njihova podr\u0161ka, uklju\u010duju\u0107i pristup njihovim laboratorijima, napravila je veliku razliku i omogu\u0107ila mi da vodim vlastitu grupu.<\/span><\/p>

Kona\u010dno, ustrajnost je klju\u010dna. Prihva\u0107anje da je neuspjeh dio procesa i u\u010denje iz njega ono je \u0161to poti\u010de napredak. Istovremeno, nau\u010dio\/la sam da je u redu ne funkcionirati na 110% ba\u0161 svaki dan.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Na koje ste projekte ili inicijative najvi\u0161e ponosni?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Posebno sam ponosan \u0161to sam dio projekata na kojima trenutno radim, a koji su usmjereni na poluvodi\u010dke materijale za fotoelektrokemijsko razdvajanje vode. U tom podru\u010dju jo\u0161 uvijek ima puno prostora za napredak i uzbudljivo je tomu pridonijeti. Imamo mnogo obe\u0107avaju\u0107ih ideja i veselim se vidjeti koliko daleko ih mo\u017eemo dovesti.<\/span><\/p>

Jo\u0161 jedan va\u017ean aspekt mog rada je obuka mladih znanstvenika. Podr\u0161ka sljede\u0107oj generaciji istra\u017eiva\u010da koji \u0107e doprinijeti rje\u0161avanju globalnih izazova odr\u017eivosti ne\u0161to je \u0161to izuzetno cijenim. Znam da oni mogu u\u010diti od mene, ali i ja u\u010dim od njih, to je dvosmjerna ulica.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Kakav bi savjet dao nekome tko ulazi u industriju zelene tehnologije?<\/span><\/i>
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Budite znati\u017eeljni, \u010dak opsesivni, i ostanite prilagodljivi. Zelena tehnologija se brzo razvija, a kontinuirano u\u010denje je neophodno.<\/span>
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Agnieszka Paszuk Professional Background Hi Agnieszka, could you introduce yourself and briefly describe your professional journey? Hi, my name is Dr. Agnieszka Paszuk, and I am a physicist and Junior Research Group Leader at Technische Universit\u00e4t Ilmenau in Germany. I completed my master\u2019s degree in microsystems, electronics, and optoelectronics at a technical university in Poland, and then moved to Germany for a doctoral research position. During my PhD, I was fortunate to join a group focused on understanding how materials relevant for photovoltaic applications can be prepared and controlled at the atomic level, especially at surfaces and interfaces. Today, I lead my own research group, and my work has shifted more toward sustainable photoelectrochemical systems for renewable energy conversion, including clean hydrogen production. Challenges Faced Could you tell us a little bit about any challenges you can face in this career path? One challenge in this field is working at the intersection of multiple disciplines. You need to combine physics, chemistry, and engineering, which requires constant learning and adaptation. At the same time, this is also exciting, as it gives me opportunities to learn new techniques and methods. One of the biggest challenges is building an independent research profile. Establishing your own group, securing funding, and turning ideas into successful projects is highly competitive and takes time. Research itself is also very challenging, especially in such a competitive field, where many experienced experts lead large, well-established groups. Experiments often do not work as expected, and progress can be slow. This requires persistence and resilience. For me personally, balancing scientific work, leadership responsibilities (including administrative tasks), and personal life can be demanding. I have two small children, so I cannot work late evenings or weekends anymore. They also get sick sometimes, which can be stressful, especially when there are deadlines that simply have to be met. Strategies & Solutions That sounds challenging, what actions, strategies, or skills helped you overcome obstacles? Were there mentors, tools, or networks that helped? I see collaboration as a key strategy. Instead of viewing science as competition, working together helps tackle interdisciplinary challenges more effectively. Another important skill is setting priorities and delegating tasks, something I am still learning and continuously improving. Learning from experienced scientists can help to navigate both scientific and career-related challenges. I feel very lucky to have strong support from my supervising professor and other senior colleagues. Their support, including access to their laboratories, has made a big difference and enabled me to run my own group. Finally, persistence is crucial. Accepting that failure is part of the process, and learning from it, is what drives progress. At the same time, I have learned that it is okay not to perform at 110% every single day. Achievements & Impact Which projects or initiatives are you most proud of? I am particularly proud to be part of the projects I am currently working on, which focus on semiconductor materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting. There is still a lot of room for improvement in this field, and it is exciting to contribute to that. We have many promising ideas, and I am looking forward to seeing how far we can take them. Another important aspect of my work is training young scientists. Supporting the next generation of researchers who will contribute to solving global sustainability challenges is something I value deeply. I know they can learn from me, but I also learn from them, it goes both ways. Advice & Takeaways What advice would you give to someone entering the green tech industry?Build a strong foundation in science, whether in physics, chemistry, or materials science, but do not stay within one discipline. The most exciting innovations happen at the boundaries between fields. Be curious, even obsessive, and stay adaptable. Green tech is evolving rapidly, and continuous learning is essential. Most importantly, do not be discouraged by challenges. Progress in science takes time, and persistence is key. Also, build networks and collaborate, science is not something you do alone. Finally, remember that fundamental research can have real-world impact. If you are motivated by sustainability and want to contribute to solutions for climate change, this field offers incredible opportunities.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_canvas","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1348","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t