Regular biography
Shannon Boettcher is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Her research focuses on electrochemistry and associated energy conversion and storage systems, materials, and interfacial science. The Boettcher laboratory studies, designs, synthesizes, fabricates, and models materials and devices for electrochemical applications such as energy storage and conversion. Specific interests include the synthesis and study of heterogeneous electrocatalysts, semiconductor-electrocatalyst interfaces, and the development of alkaline-membrane and advanced liquid-alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production. The team also explores bipolar membranes and electric-field driven interfacial ionic reactions. Boettcher is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse research environment.
Scholar-generated biography
Shannon Boettcher is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at UC Berkeley, with research focused on electrochemistry, catalysis, hydrogen production, electrolysis, and solar materials science. Her work explores the design and characterization of electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reactions, particularly in alkaline media, and investigates the role of transition metal oxides and (oxy) hydroxides in enhancing electrochemical performance. Boettcher's research also addresses the development of semiconductor-electrocatalyst interfaces for photoelectrochemical water splitting and the optimization of materials for solar-driven hydrogen production. Her studies emphasize the integration of experimental and theoretical approaches to advance sustainable energy technologies.