Benjamin Paren

Benjamin Paren is an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. His research develops polymer electrolytes for electrochemical energy applications including batteries and fuel cells, with focus on resource-abundant materials.

The Paren Lab investigates ion transport mechanisms using techniques like X-ray scattering and dielectric spectroscopy. Research interests include sodium and magnesium battery systems, anion exchange membranes, and structure-property relationships in energy materials.