Enrique Gomez

Enrique Gomez is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on the chemistry, structure, and macroscopic properties of complex soft matter, with applications in organic electronics, water filtration membranes, solid electrolytes for batteries, and plant cell wall polymers. He utilizes synthesis, X-ray scattering, electron microscopy, and device fabrication/testing in his lab.

Research Interests:

• Structure-property relationships in soft matter
• Organic solar cells and transistors
• Cold sintering for sustainable battery materials
• Biophysics of plant cell walls

Recent Article Trends:
The 15 most recent publications emphasize cold sintering (7 articles), organic photovoltaics (5 articles), polymer morphology (6 articles), and plant polysaccharide analysis (3 articles). Key keywords include Materials Science, Polymer Physics, and Energy Storage.

Scientific Awards:

• Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellow (2024)

Labs & Collaborations:
The Gomez Lab leads research in cold sintering and organic electronics, with collaborations in the College of Engineering's West Campus expansion project and the Materials Research Institute. Current projects include PFAS removal technologies and recyclable battery components.