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Anima Bose is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering. She leads the Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Lab, focusing on renewable energy technologies, particularly fuel cell innovation and energy storage materials. Her research addresses challenges in catalyst cost reduction, water management in fuel cells, and oxidation-resistant materials. She holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (Materials Engineering) from Kent State University, along with multiple M.S. degrees in Solid State Physics and a B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry.
Her professional experience includes roles as Associate Professor at the University of Houston (2011–present), Research Assistant Professor at Ohio University (2008–2011), and Associate Director of Fuel Cell Initiatives at Northern Illinois University (2003–2008). She has collaborated with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and the Liquid Crystal Institute. Bose is affiliated with the Electrochemical Society and American Chemical Society.
Research interests span proton exchange membrane fuel cells, energy storage systems, and superconducting materials. Her lab has pioneered advancements in nano-catalysts, hydrophobic membrane engineering, and hybrid vehicle power distribution. Key innovations include boron-carbon meso-spheres for enhanced conductivity and siloxane polymer-based MEAs to mitigate water flooding.
- Lab Director: Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Lab
- Membership: Texas Center for Superconductivity, Advanced Materials Center
- Publications: Over 50 articles in journals like Journal of Power Sources and Journal of the American Chemical Society
