Gabriela Kazimiera Warden
About
Master of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from NTNU (2020). Title of the master's thesis: "Study and investigation of oxygen related defects in Czochralski silicon ingots". During my master work I spent 6 months at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Bologna.
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from NTNU (2025). Title of the thesis: "Characterization of fused quartz crucibles for Czochralski silicon ingots". During my PhD, I was a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials in Düsseldorf between January and March 2023, that was made possible by the Haakon Styris stipend that I was awarded in 2022.
I am currently working with characterization of quartz glass using FTIR, light microscopy, viscosity measurements and other techniques.
In addition to my research, I am also a member of NTNU's language policy committee as a representative of temporary scientific employees, and a member of the committee of the NTNU LGBTQ+ network for employees. I am also a board member in Norsk materialteknisk selskap, avdeling Trøndelag.
I also served as the leader of DION (Interest organization for temporary scientific employees at NTNU) in the period between April and December of 2023. Since January 2026 I am Head of Government relations in SiN (Stipendiatorganisasjonene i Norge), the national organization for temporary scientific staff, where I continue my engagement with the work for better working conditions in Norwegian academia.
Publications
2026
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Sabatino, Marisa Di;
Hansen, Sebastian Holand;
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Gawel, Bartlomiej A.;
Juel, Mari.
(2026)
Fused Quartz Crucibles for PV Applications: The Role of Czochralski Process Parameters and Sand Quality on the Bubble Formation and Growth.
SiliconPV Conference Proceedings
Academic article
2025
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Buckingham, Lila;
Rauwenhoff, Johanne;
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera.
(2025)
NINA-seminar: Pride in STEM panel.
Other presentation
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Sabatino, Marisa v Di;
Juel, Mari;
Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam;
Erbe, Andreas.
(2025)
Characterization of fused quartz crucibles for Czochralski silicon ingots.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Sivananthan, Arthika;
Marthinsen, Astrid;
Ebbinghaus, Petra;
Rabe, Martin;
Juel, Mari.
(2025)
Influence of impurities and OH-group content on viscosity, cristobalite formation and bubble evolution in fused quartz crucibles at temperatures for Czochralski process.
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Academic article
2024
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Ebbinghaus, Petra;
Rabe, Martin;
Juel, Mari;
Gawel, Bartlomiej;
Erbe, Andreas.
(2024)
Investigation of uniformity in fused quartz crucibles for Czochralski silicon ingots.
Journal of Crystal Growth
Academic article
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam;
Juel, Mari;
Erbe, Andreas;
Sabatino, Marisa Di.
(2024)
Cristobalite Formation in Fused Quartz Crucibles for Czochralski Silicon Production in Different Conditions.
SiliconPV Conference Proceedings
Academic article
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Gawel, Bartlomiej;
Busam, Jochen Thilo;
Marthinsen, Astrid;
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Hallam, Benny;
Sabatino, Marisa Di.
(2024)
Influence of aluminium doping on high purity quartz glass properties.
RSC Advances
Academic article
2023
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Gigilashvili, Davit;
Skarpeti, Anastasia;
Magnano, Diana Giovanni;
Song, Fei;
Szalkowski, Gabriel Andy.
(2023)
Report on problematic situations between supervisor and PhD candidate at NTNU.
Other
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Winter-Hjelm, Nicolai.
(2023)
The importance of local wage negotiations.
Feature article
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera.
(2023)
Why do temporary scientific employees need an ombudsperson?.
Feature article
2022
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Juel, Mari;
Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam;
Sabatino, Marisa Di.
(2022)
Recent developments on manufacturing and characterization of fused quartz crucibles for monocrystalline silicon for photovoltaic applications.
Open Ceramics
Academic literature review
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera.
(2022)
Slik kan en bedre bakeform gi mer effektiv solcelleproduksjon.
NTNU TekNat Blogg
Reader opinion piece
Journal publications
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Sabatino, Marisa Di;
Hansen, Sebastian Holand;
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Gawel, Bartlomiej A.;
Juel, Mari.
(2026)
Fused Quartz Crucibles for PV Applications: The Role of Czochralski Process Parameters and Sand Quality on the Bubble Formation and Growth.
SiliconPV Conference Proceedings
Academic article
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Sivananthan, Arthika;
Marthinsen, Astrid;
Ebbinghaus, Petra;
Rabe, Martin;
Juel, Mari.
(2025)
Influence of impurities and OH-group content on viscosity, cristobalite formation and bubble evolution in fused quartz crucibles at temperatures for Czochralski process.
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Academic article
-
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Ebbinghaus, Petra;
Rabe, Martin;
Juel, Mari;
Gawel, Bartlomiej;
Erbe, Andreas.
(2024)
Investigation of uniformity in fused quartz crucibles for Czochralski silicon ingots.
Journal of Crystal Growth
Academic article
-
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam;
Juel, Mari;
Erbe, Andreas;
Sabatino, Marisa Di.
(2024)
Cristobalite Formation in Fused Quartz Crucibles for Czochralski Silicon Production in Different Conditions.
SiliconPV Conference Proceedings
Academic article
-
Gawel, Bartlomiej;
Busam, Jochen Thilo;
Marthinsen, Astrid;
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Hallam, Benny;
Sabatino, Marisa Di.
(2024)
Influence of aluminium doping on high purity quartz glass properties.
RSC Advances
Academic article
-
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Winter-Hjelm, Nicolai.
(2023)
The importance of local wage negotiations.
Feature article
-
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera.
(2023)
Why do temporary scientific employees need an ombudsperson?.
Feature article
-
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Juel, Mari;
Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam;
Sabatino, Marisa Di.
(2022)
Recent developments on manufacturing and characterization of fused quartz crucibles for monocrystalline silicon for photovoltaic applications.
Open Ceramics
Academic literature review
-
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera.
(2022)
Slik kan en bedre bakeform gi mer effektiv solcelleproduksjon.
NTNU TekNat Blogg
Reader opinion piece
Part of book/report
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Gigilashvili, Davit;
Skarpeti, Anastasia;
Magnano, Diana Giovanni;
Song, Fei;
Szalkowski, Gabriel Andy.
(2023)
Report on problematic situations between supervisor and PhD candidate at NTNU.
Other
Report
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Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera;
Sabatino, Marisa v Di;
Juel, Mari;
Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam;
Erbe, Andreas.
(2025)
Characterization of fused quartz crucibles for Czochralski silicon ingots.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
UTSTILLING
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Buckingham, Lila;
Rauwenhoff, Johanne;
Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera.
(2025)
NINA-seminar: Pride in STEM panel.
Other presentation
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2026
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Gawel, Bartlomiej; Sabatino, Marisa Di. (2026) Influence of doping on the properties of fused quartz glass. 18th European Society of Glass Conference, ICG – Annual Meeting , Lyon 13.04.2026 - 17.04.2026
2025
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PosterGawel, Bartlomiej; Marthinsen, Astrid; Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Sabatino, Marisa Di; Hallam, Benny. (2025) Investigation of structural changes in Al-doped PV quartz glass crucibles. SiliconPV 2025, 15th International Conference on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics , Oxford 08.04.2025 - 11.04.2025
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PosterSabatino, Marisa Di; Hansen, Sebastian; Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Gawel, Bartlomiej; Juel, Mari. (2025) Fused quartz crucibles for PV applications: the role of Czochralski process parameters and sand quality on the bubble formation and growth. SiliconPV 2025, 15th International Conference on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics , Oxford 08.04.2025 - 11.04.2025
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Juel, Mari; Gawel, Bartlomiej; Erbe, Andreas; Sabatino, Marisa Di. (2025) Towards extending the lifetime of fused quartz crucibles in Czochralski silicon production. Norwegian Solar Cell Conference , Son 20.05.2025 - 21.05.2025
2024
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Academic lectureSabatino, Marisa Di; Warden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Juel, Mari. (2024) Understanding and improving fused quartz crucibles properties for the silicon solar cell marked. The 12th International Workshop on Crystalline Silicon for Solar Cells , Hangzhou 29.05.2024 - 31.05.2024
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LectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera. (2024) Glass, bubbles, crystals, solar cells and the environment: How is it all connected?. Pint of Science 2024 , Trondheim 13.05.2024 - 15.05.2024
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Juel, Mari; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; Erbe, Andreas; Sabatino, Marisa Di. (2024) Fused quartz crucibles for Czochralski silicon production. Nasjonal konferanse for materialteknologi , Trondheim 28.08.2024 - 29.08.2024
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; Juel, Mari; Erbe, Andreas; Sabatino, Marisa Di. (2024) Cristobalite Formation in Fused Quartz Crucibles for Czochralski Silicon Production in Different Conditions. SiliconPV , Chambery 15.04.2024 - 19.04.2024
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Sivananthan, Arthika; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; Ebbinghaus, Petra; Rabe, Martin; Marthinsen, Astrid. (2024) Properties of Fused Quartz Crucibles for Czochralski Silicon Production. European Conference on Crystal Growth (ECCG8) 21.07.2024 - 25.07.2024
2023
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LectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Ebbinghaus, Petra; Rabe, Martin; Juel, Mari; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; Erbe, Andreas. (2023) Investigation of OH groups uniformity in fused quartz crucibles used for Czochralski silicon production. NSCC 22.05.2023 - 23.05.2023
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PosterWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Ebbinghaus, Petra; Rabe, Martin; Juel, Mari; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; Erbe, Andreas. (2023) Investigation of hydroxyl (OH) groups uniformity in fused quartz crucibles used for Czochralski silicon production. EUPVSEC , Lisbon 18.09.2023 - 22.09.2023
2022
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Juel, Mari; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; Sabatino, Marisa Di. (2022) The effect of sand type on the OH-content and distribution in fused quartz crucibles. Nasjonal konferanse for materialteknologi , Oslo 01.06.2022 - 02.06.2022
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InterviewWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera. (2022) Hva forskes på i den materialtekniske verden?. PolyPod PolyPod [Radio] 17.06.2022
2021
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Academic lectureWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Juel, Mari; Gawel, Bartlomiej Adam; M'hamdi, Mohammed; Lundberg, Marisa Di Sabatino. (2021) Measuring viscosity of fused quartz: challenges and method development. Norwegian Solar Cell Conference (NSCC) 01.11.2021 - 02.11.2021
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PosterWarden, Gabriela Kazimiera; Juel, Mari; Bones, John Atle; Hu, Yu; Lundberg, Marisa Di Sabatino. (2021) Effect of pulling speed on oxygen related defects in Czochralski silicon ingots. 31st International Conference on Defects in Semiconductors 26.07.2021 - 30.07.2021