Sirivatch Shimpalee

Sirivatch Shimpalee is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. He serves as Director of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, including fuel cells, energy storage technologies, and bioenergy. Shimpalee holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina (2001), an M.S. from Bradley University (1998), and a B.S. from Chiang Mai University (1992).

His work emphasizes multi-scale modeling of electrochemical systems, particularly in transport phenomena and electrochemical kinetics. Recent studies include lithium-ion battery microstructure analysis, PEM electrolyzers, and hydrogen production via anhydrous HCl electrolysis. Shimpalee has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized with awards such as the 2017 Outstanding Alumni Award and the 2004 Crystal Flame Innovation Award.

Shimpalee collaborates extensively with industry (e.g., Palmetto Fuel Cell Analysis & Design, LLC) and oversees a research team addressing challenges in energy conversion and storage. His lab's innovations contribute to automotive battery systems, fuel cell durability, and sustainable bioenergy processes.