Patricia Taboada-Serrano

Patricia Taboada-Serrano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology's Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Her research integrates experimental and computational approaches to address energy and environmental challenges, with expertise in electrochemistry, nanomaterial design, and thermodynamic modeling.

Research Focus: Her work spans three key areas: (1) Development of nanostructured electrodes for hydrogen production and electrosorption; (2) Predictive modeling of gas-hydrate stability in geological systems; (3) Fundamental studies of ion transport in nanoporous materials. This interdisciplinary research bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental technology.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2017-2020) demonstrate strong emphasis on nanotechnology-enabled solutions for energy/water applications, with recurring themes of titanium dioxide nanomaterials, electrosorption processes, and computational electrodynamics. Her work consistently addresses scalability through techniques like 3D printing.

Awards:

• 2018 Emerging Investigator Award - American Chemical Society

Educational Contributions: She leads advanced courses in thermodynamics and reaction engineering, and mentors students through capstone projects focusing on chemical process design and research implementation.