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Eugene Smotkin is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University's College of Science. His research focuses on developing advanced materials for clean energy applications, including catalysts and supports for electrochemical reactors used in power generation, synthesis, and environmental remediation. He pioneered operando spectroscopic techniques (e.g., potential-dependent FTIR, X-ray absorption spectroscopy) to study catalyst behavior under operating conditions, leading to innovations like Laser Activated Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (LAMIMS) and Array Electrochemical Reactors.
- Founded NuVant Systems Inc., a spin-off company commercializing electrochemical technologies.
- Established TECRE (Technology and Education Center for Renewable Energy) nonprofit in Puerto Rico.
- Named AAAS Fellow for extraordinary achievements in energy materials research.
His work includes reconditioning hybrid vehicle batteries for low-cost solar energy storage systems, notably aiding communities in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria. Smotkin's group integrates synthetic methods, spectroscopic analysis, and computational modeling in multidisciplinary energy research.
