Peter Fedkiw

Peter Fedkiw is the Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He is affiliated with the College of Engineering and focuses on electrochemical reaction engineering, particularly in advancing battery technologies for energy storage and environmental applications.

Education:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware (1974)
• Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of California (1978)

Research Interests:

• Electrochemical Reaction Engineering
• Electrocatalysis for energy conversion
• Development of advanced lithium-ion and lithium batteries
• Material science for battery components (e.g., separators, electrodes)
• Corrosion inhibition in electrochemical systems

Recent Research Trends: Fedkiw’s work emphasizes nanomaterials, composite electrolytes, and innovative separator designs to enhance battery performance, safety, and energy density. Recent studies include soft dendritic colloids for lithium-sulfur batteries and self-healing agents for electrode materials.

Labs/Teams: His research group explores electrochemical systems in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, focusing on practical applications like portable electronics and electric vehicles.