Paul F. Smith

Paul F. Smith is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Valparaiso University, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on inorganic chemistry, particularly the electrochemistry of materials for battery and electrocatalyst applications.

• Education:
  • Post-Doc – Stony Brook University/Brookhaven National Lab (2018)
  • Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry – Rutgers University (2015)
  • B.S. – Gettysburg College (2010)

Research Interests:
Paul investigates materials for energy storage (lithium-ion batteries) and electrocatalysis, including multielectron transfer reactions and coordination compounds mimicking metal oxide structures. His work spans battery materials, catalysis, and structure-property relationships.

Article Trends:
His publications highlight lithium-ion battery design, water oxidation catalysis, and nanomaterial engineering, with keywords spanning Electrochemistry, Materials Science, and Catalysis.