Beck Hodgetts

Beck Hodgetts serves as a Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Chemistry, actively contributing to cutting-edge research in electrochemical processes for sustainable chemical synthesis. With ongoing projects through 2025 and consistent publication output since 2017, Hodgetts has established expertise in nitrogen reduction technologies and electrocatalysis.

Hodgetts' research primarily focuses on sustainable ammonia synthesis through electrochemical methods, particularly lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction processes. Their work examines critical aspects such as proton carrier chemistry, mass transport effects, and electrode surface interactions that influence the efficiency of nitrogen-to-ammonia conversion. This research directly addresses global challenges in sustainable fertilizer production and renewable energy storage.

The publication record demonstrates significant contributions to high-impact journals including Energy & Environmental Science and ACS Catalysis, with research trends showing increasing focus on practical implementation challenges of electrochemical ammonia synthesis. Key themes include understanding reaction mechanisms, improving selectivity, and developing more efficient electrocatalytic systems for sustainable chemical production.

Hodgetts serves as Chief Investigator on multiple research projects funded through Monash University and external grants, including several ANSTO travel grants for specialized beamtime experiments. The collaborative nature of this work is evident through extensive co-authorship with Professor Alexandr Simonov and other researchers across multiple institutions.

The research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), positioning Hodgetts at the forefront of sustainable electrochemical research with practical applications for global food and energy systems.