Peter C. Sherrell

Dr Peter C. Sherrell is a Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Science within the STEM College. His research focuses on harnessing ambient energy (motion and heat) from chemical/electrochemical processes to advance green and sustainable chemistries. He investigates materials structure-property-performance relationships to engineer efficient energy storage, conversion, and harvesting systems.

• Previous Academic Positions:
  • Elizabeth & Vernon Puzey Fellow, University of Melbourne (2019-2023)
  • Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellow, Imperial College London (2015-2018)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Linköping University, Sweden (2013-2015)
• Research Interests:
  • Materials Chemistry: 2D Materials, Semiconductors, Polymers, Ferroelectric Materials
  • Energy Conversion: Piezoelectricity, Contact Electrification, Flexoelectricity, Thermoelectricity
  • Electrochemistry: Electrocatalysis, Mechanocatalysis, Alkali Ion Batteries, Supercapacitors
• Scientific Awards:
  • Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellowship
  • Elizabeth & Vernon Puzey Fellowship
  • Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship
• Industry Collaborations:
  • Future Battery Industries CRC 'Super-Anode' Project (2020-2024)
  • The Reserve Bank of Australia (ARC LP, 2019-2020)
  • EVOQUA Water Technologies & Hyflux (EPSRC EP/M022250/1, 2015-2018)
  • LinkoCare (2013-2015)
  • SMR Automotive (2011-2012)