Mario A. Alpuche

Mario A. Alpuche is a Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in electrochemistry, energy materials, and analytical chemistry. His research focuses on developing electrochemical methods for energy conversion (fuel cells, batteries, solar cells) and sensor technologies. He holds a CAREER Award from the NSF for his work in material characterization and renewable energy systems.

Education includes a B.S. (Licenciatura) from the Autonomous University of Yucatan (1999), Ph.D. from Mississippi State University (2005), and postdoctoral training at the University of Texas at Austin (2005–2007) and The Ohio State University (2007–2009).

Research interests emphasize electrochemical fundamentals of nanomaterials, including semiconductor nanoparticles, quantum dots, and corrosion-resistant alloys. His work bridges analytical methods with environmental applications, such as pesticide detection via fluorescent probes and photocatalytic degradation.

Key contributions include stochastic electrochemistry techniques for single-entity analysis and novel sensor designs for miniaturized, selective electrochemical detection. His NSF-funded projects explore material synthesis and characterization for renewable energy devices.

Publications span over two decades, with recent focus on nanomaterials in energy storage, corrosion prevention, and electrocatalytic systems. His work appears in high-impact journals like ChemElectroChem and Electrochemistry Communications.