Sanjeev Mukerjee

Sanjeev Mukerjee is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for the Global University at Northeastern University's College of Science (Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology). His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage and conversion, particularly fuel cells and advanced batteries (e.g., lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur). He leads the Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology (NUCRET), which develops sustainable energy materials. His work integrates solid-state chemistry, spectroscopy (e.g., XAS, XRD), and electrochemistry to design novel electrode materials and study their mechanisms under operational conditions.

Key Research Themes:

• Development of catalysts for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and batteries (e.g., methanol oxidation, oxygen reduction)
• Advanced electrolyte systems (e.g., gel polymer electrolytes, polymer electrolyte membranes)
• In situ synchrotron-based techniques for real-time material characterization

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of The Electrochemical Society (2013)

Grants & Collaborations:

• $1M DOE grant (2018) for affordable fuel cell technology
• Leadership in NUCRET, fostering interdisciplinary energy research

Labs & Teams:

• NUCRET: Focuses on carbon-free energy technologies
• Collaborations with Arun Bansil, Swastik Kar, and other Northeastern researchers