Mark E. Roberts

Mark E. Roberts is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. from Stanford University and B.S. from Montana State University. His research develops functional polymers for energy storage systems including redox flow batteries, Li-ion batteries, and supercapacitors.

Key innovations include thermoresponsive polymer electrolytes for battery safety, lignin-based electrodes for sustainable energy storage, and scalable manufacturing of carbon nanotube supercapacitors. Research integrates polymer synthesis with electrochemical engineering to create responsive materials for advanced energy applications.

Funding includes 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award, NSF, and DOE grants. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on polymer-electrode interfaces, safety mechanisms for batteries, and sustainable materials for electrochemical storage.