معرفی
Soumendra Basu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Division Head of Materials Science & Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering, with affiliations to the Photonics Center and Institute for Sustainable Energy. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from MIT (1989). His research focuses on high-temperature materials for energy systems, including solid oxide fuel cells, environmental barrier coatings, and photonic materials. He has authored over 100 publications and received awards like the Dean’s Catalyst Award (2025) and TECO Silver Medal (2014).
Education: PhD in Materials Science, MIT (1989)
Research Interests:
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrochemistry and Durability
- Thermal/Electrochemical Barrier Coatings
- Wide Band-Gap Semiconductor Optics
- High-Temperature Material Degradation Mechanisms
Awards & Roles:
- Chair, TMS Energy Conversion & Storage Committee (2020)
- Subject Editor, JOM Journal (2018–present)
- Member, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (2017)
Grants & Collaborations:
- NSF-funded studies on mullite coatings and plasma-sprayed TBCs
- DOE projects on ceramic corrosion protection
- Collaborations with BU’s Photonics Center and MIT researchers
Labs & Teams:
- Materials Characterization Lab (focused on SEM/TEM analysis)
- Energy Materials Group (developing SOFC and solar-grade silicon processes)
- Interface Science Team (studying film/substrate adhesion)
