Srikanth Gopalan

Srikanth Gopalan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering and an affiliated faculty member of the Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). His research focuses on solid-state ionics, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries, with particular emphasis on materials such as mixed conducting oxides, nanoscale heterostructures, and surface/interface engineering to enhance electrochemical performance. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Utah and a BTech in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Bombay.

His work addresses challenges like chromium poisoning mitigation in solid oxide fuel cell cathodes, development of durable oxygen electrodes for reversible solid oxide cells, and novel solution-processing methods for advanced materials. Key contributions include core-shell heterostructures synthesized via molten salt methods and protective interconnect coatings for enhanced SOFC reliability.

Recent articles highlight advancements in chromium-resistant electrode architectures, computational design of multi-impurity-tolerant materials, and performance optimization of solid-state batteries. His research aligns with global energy sustainability goals, emphasizing scalable, cost-effective solutions for renewable energy storage and grid integration.

No scientific awards or grant details are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. He advises no listed students, though his work involves collaborative experimental and computational studies with research teams focused on energy materials.