I3E Group Electrochemistry

Research Group Overview

I³E: Interfaces, Integrity, and Innovation in Energy & Electrochemistry

The I³E group advances sustainable energy technologies with a core focus on green hydrogen electrochemistry. Our research emphasizes understanding and controlling electrochemical interfaces, where catalyst composition, electrode architecture, electrolyte environment, and operating conditions jointly determine performance and durability.

We design, synthesize, and characterize electrocatalysts for hydrogen production and coupled electrochemical transformations, establishing clear structure–property–performance relationships to enhance activity, selectivity, and long-term stability. Our work spans molecular and nanoscale materials to full electrochemical cells and electrolyzer systems, enabling insight-driven innovation across multiple length scales.

Beyond materials, we integrate catalysts into electrodes and electrolysis platforms, developing and evaluating electrolyzer cells under realistic operating conditions. A key research direction is coupling hydrogen production with biomass electrooxidation, improving energy efficiency while enabling valorization of renewable feedstocks.

By integrating electrocatalyst design, interface science, mechanistic electrochemistry, and cell- and system-level innovation, the I³E group aims to deliver efficient, durable, and scalable green hydrogen technologies that support a low‑carbon energy and chemical future.