جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Chibueze Amanchukwuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy Storage
• Electrochemistry
• Batteries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chibueze Amanchukwu is the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, with a joint appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. His research focuses on energy storage systems, particularly batteries and electrochemical processes, leveraging electrolyte design, data science, and advanced characterization. He holds a PhD from MIT (NDSEG Fellow) and was a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University under the TomKat Center. His work addresses challenges in long-duration energy storage, including ion solvation control for efficient electrochemical reactions. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (MIT), Postdoctoral Fellow (Stanford). Research interests span electrolyte engineering, sustainable energy, and CO₂ electrocatalysis. Awards include NSF CAREER, DOE Early Career, and MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35. Key grants include the DOE Early Career Award and NSF CAREER funding. The Amanchukwu Lab actively recruits graduate students and postdocs, emphasizing experimental and computational approaches. Outreach programs like RENEU support Nigerian undergraduates in STEM PhD preparation. Lab Focus: Electrolyte design for batteries, CO₂ conversion, and solid-state systems Awards: 10+ honors including global recognitions and industry fellowships Collaborations: Argonne National Lab, CIFAR, and international academic partnerships

Ilias Papailiasمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Li-CO2 and Li-O2 Batteries
• Solid-State Batteries
• Electrocatalytic CO2 Conversion
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ilias Papailias, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University's Lyle School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and has conducted postdoctoral research at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at NCSR 'Demokritos.' Education: Ph.D.: Materials Science and Engineering, NTUA M.Sc.: Chemical Engineering, NTUA Postdoctoral Research: University of Illinois at Chicago (Mechanical Engineering) Postdoctoral Research: NCSR 'Demokritos' (Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology) Research Interests: Dr. Papailias focuses on energy storage systems (e.g., Li-CO₂ and Li-O₂ batteries), photocatalytic air and water purification, CO₂ conversion via electrocatalysis and metallothermic methods, and advanced functional nanomaterials. His work emphasizes sustainability, renewable energy applications, and environmental remediation. He has secured over $2.8M in grants for projects involving solid-state batteries, electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction, and photocatalytic coatings. Publications Trends: His recent work highlights advancements in Li-CO₂ battery stability, photocatalytic CO₂-to-fuel conversion, and novel g-C₃N₄-based nanomaterials. These studies often integrate experimental and computational methods to optimize material performance for real-world applications. Awards and Honors: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Global Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022) Iakovos Giourounlian Prize for Best Industrial Thesis (2020) Virginia Manasaki Award for Environmental/Energy Research (2019) Thomaidion Award for Top Publications (2017, 2019, 2020) Advising and Grants: Dr. Papailias has secured multi-million-dollar grants for collaborative projects and actively contributes to research teams developing next-generation energy storage and environmental technologies. His work bridges fundamental materials science with industrial applications. Labs and Teams: His research is conducted in SMU's Lyle School labs and international collaborations, focusing on nanomaterial synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and environmental catalysis.

Graham Leverickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electrochemical Energy Storage
• Batteries
• Electrolytes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Graham Leverick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Tufts University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing next-generation electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, particularly through the design of advanced electrolytes. He leads the Leverick Lab, which emphasizes fundamental science to address knowledge gaps in electrolyte chemistry, enabling innovations in batteries like lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and molten-salt systems. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2021), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master of Science (2013), University of Manitoba Bachelor of Science (2011), University of Manitoba Research Interests: His work bridges molecular-level understanding of ion-solvent interactions with practical battery applications. Key areas include electrolyte design for enhanced stability, low-temperature performance, and multi-valent ion chemistries. The lab also explores solid-state electrolytes and the role of interfaces in battery degradation. Notably, his group champions diversity and inclusion as critical to fostering innovation. Publications: Recent work highlights advancements in CO2 capture via amine-electrolyte solvents, tunable redox mediators for Li-O2 batteries, and molecular dynamics simulations to predict electrolyte behavior. Articles span topics like electrolyte-dependent Li+ transport and nitrate-mediated oxygen reduction reactions. Advising & Teams: Graduate Students: Jaaveeth Akthar M, Ali Kavanaugh Undergraduate Researchers: Anne Hamilton, Spencer Pickering, Megan Selwin, Angela Tsou Current projects include developing high-rate sodium-oxygen batteries and understanding solvation entropy effects in lithium-ion systems. Labs & Facilities: The Leverick Lab is located at 4 Colby Street, Medford, MA. Research infrastructure supports advanced characterization tools for electrolyte analysis and battery prototyping.

Larry A. Curtissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Computational Chemistry
• Quantum Chemical Methods
• Battery Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Larry A. Curtiss is an Argonne Distinguished Fellow in the Materials Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory, operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC under contract with the University of Chicago. With over 540 publications spanning five decades, his research has profoundly impacted computational chemistry and energy storage technologies. His career began with a PhD from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1973 under Nobel laureate John Pople, followed by positions at Battelle Memorial Institute (1973-1976) before joining Argonne in 1977. Curtiss's research focuses on computational chemistry, particularly the development of quantum chemical methods (G1, G2, G3, and G4 theories) and their application to materials science problems. His work has significantly advanced understanding of battery systems, especially lithium-ion, lithium-oxygen, and lithium-sulfur technologies. Recent research emphasizes computational studies of electrolyte design, anode materials, and reaction mechanisms in next-generation energy storage systems. His publication record shows consistent productivity through 2025, with recent work exploring superoxide-based batteries, liquid organic hydrogen carriers, and multiscale modeling approaches. Curtiss has received significant recognition including being named an Argonne Distinguished Fellow and listed as a Highly Cited Researcher in Chemistry by ISI. His work has practical applications with more than 5 patents to his name. He has made substantial contributions to understanding fundamental reaction mechanisms in catalysis and energy storage, with particular emphasis on computational approaches that bridge molecular-level understanding with macroscopic battery performance.

Martin Bazantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrochemical physics
• Batteries
• Fuel cells
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Z. Bazant is the Chevron Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he leads research in electrochemical physics, energy storage, and transport phenomena. He holds joint appointments across disciplines and serves as Digital Learning Officer for MIT Chemical Engineering. His research spans electrochemical systems including batteries, fuel cells, separations, and critical minerals recovery, with strong emphases on modeling, simulation, and data analytics. Key innovations include shock electrodialysis for selective ion separations and physics-based battery degradation models. Awards and honors include: Chevron Professor of Chemical Engineering (2025) National Academy of Engineering Member (2025) MITx Award for Digital Learning Innovation He directs multiple research centers including the Center for Battery Sustainability and D3BATT consortium. His group develops open-source computational tools like MPET for battery simulation and has created publicly accessible resources such as the COVID-19 Indoor Safety Guideline.

Mohammad Asadiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electrocatalytic Reactions
• Electrochemical Energy Storage
• CO2 Reduction Reaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Asadi is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), affiliated with the Armour College of Engineering. His research focuses on advancing electrochemical energy storage systems, CO2 conversion technologies, and novel catalyst development. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2015), an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2006), and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Sahand University of Technology (2003). Research interests include experimental studies of surface chemistry in catalytic reactions, electrochemical energy storage (e.g., lithium-ion and metal-air batteries), and CO2 reduction systems. His work emphasizes designing advanced materials for energy applications, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoflakes for lithium-oxygen batteries and black phosphorus-based sensors. Key contributions include developing a CO2 electrolyzer producing propane and breakthroughs in stable lithium-air battery technology with Argonne National Laboratory. Professional memberships include the Materials Research Society (MRS), American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Academy for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS). His research has been featured in Nature , Science , and Advanced Materials . Collaborations focus on scaling electrochemical innovations for commercial applications in renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing.