Stanko R. Brankovic

Dr. Stanko R. Brankovic is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, with additional appointments in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry. His research spans electrocatalysis, sensors, electrochemical material science, and nanofabrication with particular focus on magnetic materials and nanostructures.

Dr. Brankovic earned his BSE in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia (1994) and his PhD in Science and Engineering of Materials from Arizona State University (1999). Prior to his academic career, he worked at Seagate Research Center (2001-2005) and Brookhaven National Laboratory (1999-2001).

His research interests include electrocatalysis (particularly monolayer catalyst design for fuel cells), sensor development (including ultrasound and magnetic field sensors), electrochemical material science and nanofabrication (focused on creating organized hetero-epitaxial metal and oxide nanostructures), and corrosion studies. His work has practical applications in magnetic recording, energy conversion, and sensor technologies.

His recent publications demonstrate continued innovation in electrochemical synthesis, sensor development, and nanofabrication techniques, with emphasis on chloride sensing, hydrogen permeation barriers, electroless monolayer deposition, and magnetic materials for power applications. These works reflect his interdisciplinary approach spanning materials science, electrochemistry, and engineering applications.

• Fellow of the Electrochemical Society (2021)
• The Electrodeposition Research Award of The Electrochemical Society (2017)
• NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award (2010)
• University of Houston Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship (2010)
• Cullen College of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award (2009)

Dr. Brankovic has mentored numerous graduate students including Qiuyi Yuan and Nikhil Dole, and has secured significant research funding from NSF, Department of Energy, Semiconductor Research Corporation, and industry partners including Baker Hughes and National Semiconductor. His Electrochemical Nanofabrication and Nanomaterials Synthesis (ECNFG) research group maintains specialized facilities including SPM Lab, ENNS Lab, Thin Films Lab, and Clean Room facilities.