Héctor D. Abruña

Héctor D. Abruña is the Emile M. Chamot Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research focuses on electrochemical phenomena, with an emphasis on fuel cells, batteries, and molecular electronics. His work employs a range of techniques, including electrochemical methods, x-ray-based methods, and scanning probe microscopy, to study materials for energy storage and conversion. Abruña's research includes the development of intermetallic catalysts, in-situ characterization techniques, and molecular electronic devices. His group investigates topics such as lithium-sulfur batteries, molecular assemblies, and electrocatalytic processes for fuel cell applications.