The Smith Group current area of research is focused on electrochemical engineering, with an emphasis on upscaling CO2 electrolysis. Our group works on every aspect of this technology, ranging from fundamental science at the atomic and molecular scale, all the way up to life cycle assessment (LCA) and technoeconomic analysis (TEA).
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Photoelectrochemistry, CO2 reduction, electrocatalysis, reactor engineering, process intensification and integration
Au Dendrite Electrocatalysts for CO2 Electrolysis.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C: Energy Conversion and Storage, Optical and Electronic Devices, Interfaces, Nanomaterials, and Hard Matter.
10006-10016.
2018
CHEN 1000 - Creative Technology
Secondary Instructor
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Spring 2024
Delve into cutting-edge topics such as the science of climate change, biotechnology, biomedical devices, advanced materials, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability! This course will introduce undergraduate students to the most recent concepts in technology and how these concepts impact all aspects of life, including human health and the health of the planet.
CHEN 3320 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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Fall 2020
Applies thermodynamic principles to nonideal systems, phase equilibrium, chemical equilibrium, power generation, refrigeration, and chemical processes.
CHEN 3660 - Energy Fundamentals
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Explains the most important energy technologies and systems; provides tools to analyze performance using science and engineering principles. This course will investigate important energy concepts from sources and extraction to utilization, storage and efficiency. Topics include fossil fuels, hydropower, renewable energy, biofuels, carbon capture and waste disposal.
CHEN 5919 - Special Topics in CHBE
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2024
May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours.
CHEN 5930 - Professional Internship
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Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
This class provides a structure for CHEN and BIEN graduate students to receive academic credit for participating in internship experiences with industry partners that have an academic component consistent with graduate-level education in the engineering arts and sciences. Participation in this class requires an internship agreement between the student and the employment (industry) partner, detailing the academic goals of the internship experience. Instructor participation will include facilitation of mid-term and final assessment of student performance as well as additional educational opportunities during the internship period. May be taken during any term following initial enrollment and participation in CHEN or BIEN graduate programs.
