John Staser

John Staser is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering. His research focuses on electrochemical systems for energy and sustainability applications.

Primary research areas include: advanced battery materials characterization using multi-species reaction models; electrochemical conversion of biomass to chemicals and fuels; development of electrocatalysts for water splitting and lignin depolymerization; and novel sensor technologies.

Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on coal-derived materials for energy storage and electrochemical process engineering for renewable resource utilization.

Patents:

• Electrochemical UV sensor using carbon quantum dots
• NiSb electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution
• Electrochemical conversion of lignin to industrial chemicals