Eric Stach

Eric Stach is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He serves as the Director of the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter and the Scientific Director of the Singh Center for Nanotechnology, where he leads cutting-edge research in nanomaterials and their applications.

His research spans Nanotechnology, Electron Microscopy, and Catalysis, focusing on atomic-scale characterization, energy materials, and advanced semiconductor technologies. Key areas include fuel cell catalysts, ferroelectric memory devices, and in-situ materials analysis under operational conditions.

Recent work highlights Multimodal Microscopy techniques for studying catalyst degradation, High-Pressure Gas Heating Electron Microscopy for real-time reaction monitoring, and Scalable Ferroelectric AlScN Films for next-generation electronics. His group emphasizes data-driven materials discovery and FAIR data standards to enhance reproducibility and collaboration.

Current projects include CO2 Reduction Catalysts, Photoelectrochemical Systems, and Advanced Battery Materials, leveraging synchrotron radiation, liquid cell TEM, and ab initio simulations to address critical challenges in energy and nanoelectronics.

The Singh Center for Nanotechnology, under his leadership, provides state-of-the-art facilities for materials synthesis, atomic-scale imaging, and multi-modal characterization, fostering interdisciplinary innovation across academia and industry.