معرفی
SmartState Endowed Chair Professor at University of South Carolina directing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Center. Associate Editor for Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage.
Education: PhD Physical Chemistry (1992), University of Science and Technology Beijing; MS Physical Chemistry (1989), Northeastern University.
Research focuses on solid oxide electrochemical systems including fuel cells, batteries, and gas separation membranes. Current projects include DOE-funded development of dynamic solid oxide fuel cells, stable critical materials for hydrogen production, and zinc-ion battery fundamentals. Author of foundational textbook on solid oxide fuel cell technology.
Awards include Breakthrough Leadership in Research (2018) and multiple Siemens awards for industrial contributions. Supervised 30+ PhD students. Secured $15M+ research funding from NSF, DOE, DoD.
Holds affiliate appointment in Chemical Engineering. Teaches mechanical engineering laboratories and advanced energy storage courses.
