(4au) Electrochemically Structured Materials for Energy

My research aims to understand mechanisms by which materials transform energy and pathways to improve upon these systems. I am particularly interested in how materials form, degrade and interact with various components of the system, contacts, electrolytes and photons.  I will present recent progress on Pt alloy electrocatalysts, assesing the role of synthesis through dealloying on the resulting structure and electrocatalytic performance.  Additionally I will discuss development of three dimensionally structured thin film solar cells, exciting insights from photocurrent mapping and gains obtained through device engineering.  Finally, I will describe future directions and my approach to cultivating an independent research group with a unique perspective in materials for energy conversion and storage.