At PRIME
We develop predictive frameworks to understand and control electrochemical interface evolution, linking atomistic transport and defect physics to charge-transfer kinetics and degradation.
Electrochemical energy technologies are limited not only by reaction kinetics, but by the dynamic evolution of interfaces under operating conditions. These interfaces are governed by atomistic transport, defect chemistry, and local structural fluctuations that control charge transfer, reactivity, and degradation.
Our research uncovers these mechanisms and translates them into predictive frameworks that connect atomic-scale physics to electrochemical behavior. By integrating theory, simulation, and electrochemical experiments, we enable the design and active control of stable, high-performance interfaces.
Research Themes
Reactive Electrochemical Interfaces
Mechanisms of charge transfer, interfacial reactivity, and degradation across electrochemical systems.
Transport and Defect Physics
Atomistic transport, defect chemistry, and local structural dynamics that govern interfacial behavior.
Predictive and Adaptive Electrochemistry
Physics-informed modeling simulation, and closed-loop control for stable and efficient operation.
Application Areas
Batteries, electrolyzers, fuel cells, and electrochemical materials processing.