Patrick Cappillino

Patrick Cappillino is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. His research focuses on energy materials, particularly grid-scale energy storage and electrocatalysis, with expertise in molecular/solid-state inorganic chemistry and nanostructured materials.

• PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry from Boston University
• Postdoctoral work at Sandia National Laboratories

His lab develops advanced battery technologies and energy materials, emphasizing durability and performance for marine applications. Recent projects involve redox-flow batteries, solid boosters, and critical mineral extraction.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Electrochemical Society/Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship (2015/16)
• Journal of Materials Chemistry Emerging Investigators (2017)

He teaches graduate-level courses like CHM 550 (Special Topics in Chemistry) and CHM 600 (Thesis Research), guiding students in advanced chemical research and thesis preparation.