Drexel researchers are working on the design and development of fuel cells and batteries for a wide range of applications. Primary area of research includes: design, diagnostics and characterization of PEM fuel cells, synthesis and design of new polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) for methanol (power for portable electronic devices) and hydrogen (power for automobiles) fuel cells with the target of developing a fundamental understanding of morphology-transport relationships, novel catalyst designs (i.e. platinum supported on carbide-derived carbon). Faculty at Drexel is also working on flow battery technology for grid-scale energy storage. Primary area of research is in the field of vanadium redox flow batteries. Comprehensive experimental and modeling studies are being performed to develop new materials, improve performance and durability metrics of these systems.

	Michel Barsoum A. W. Grosvenor Professor Material Science & Engineering Dept. Office: LeBow 445		215-895-2338 barsoumw[at]drexel.edu
	Yury Gogotsi Associate Dean for Special Projects Director, Nanotechnology Institute Distinguished University and Trustee Chair Professor Material Science & Engineering Dept. Office: CAT 383		215-895-6446 gogotsi[at]drexel.edu
	Vibha Kalra Assistant Professor Chemical & Biological Engineering Dept. Office: CAT 479		215-895-2233 vibha.kalra[at]drexel.edu
	E. Caglan Kumbur Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Dept. Office: 160 Curtis Hall		215-895-5871 eck32[at]drexel.edu
	Chris Li Associate Professor Material Science & Engineering Dept. Office: LeBow 443		215-895-2083 chrisli[at]drexel.edu
	Ying Sun Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Dept. Office: Curtis Hall 151I		215-895-1373 ysun[at]coe.drexel.edu

1. Y. Gogotsi, M. S. Whittingham, Materials for Electrical Energy Storage, J. Mater. Res., 25 (8) 1411-1412 (2010)