Matthew Panzer

Matthew Panzer is a Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and currently serves as the Dean of Research for the School of Engineering at Tufts University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT. His research focuses on developing solution-processed materials, particularly ionic liquid-based gel electrolytes, for advanced electrochemical energy storage systems. Panzer leads the Green Energy and Novel Electrolytes Lab, which aims to create sustainable and safe energy solutions.

Education:

• Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2007
• B.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering (Honors, Distinction), University of Delaware, 2002

Research Interests: Ionic liquids, ionogels, eutectogels, polymers, ion transport, electrochemical energy storage, sustainable materials.

Articles Overview: Recent work spans zwitterionic materials for batteries, hybrid coatings for lithium metal batteries, and novel electrolyte designs. His studies emphasize improving energy storage safety and efficiency through material innovation.

Awards:

• Exemplary Engineer Award (2022)
• Allan P. Colburn Memorial Lectureship (2021)
• Multiple teaching awards including Favorite Professor (2020–2022)

Grants & Funding: Active grants include NSF-funded projects on zwitterionic nanochannels and electrolyte engineering. Collaborations span industry (e.g., Ionic Materials Inc.) and government agencies (e.g., U.S. Army).

Labs & Teams: The Panzer Lab explores interdisciplinary approaches to energy storage, with a focus on biomaterials and sustainable technologies.