Regular biography
Yogesh Surendranath is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on addressing global challenges in chemical catalysis, energy storage and utilization, and environmental stewardship. His work involves developing methods for controlling the selectivity and efficiency of inner-sphere reactions at solid-liquid interfaces through the molecular-level engineering of functional inorganic interfaces. He is also exploring organic-inorganic hybrid interfaces and interfacial reactivity at phase boundaries. His research includes the development of multi-component catalysts for the selective electroreduction of carbon dioxide to liquid fuels. Additionally, he investigates the interfacial reactivity of transition metal chalcogenides and pnictides, with an emphasis on understanding structure-function relationships. His lab employs a range of characterization tools, including electrochemical methods, to guide the development of new synthetic strategies.
Scholar-generated biography
Yogesh Surendranath is a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with expertise in Energy Conversion, Catalysis, Electrochemistry, and Nanoscience. His work focuses on developing efficient and sustainable catalysts for water oxidation and CO2 reduction, particularly using Earth-abundant metals. He investigates the mechanisms of oxygen evolution reactions and explores how nanomaterials can enhance catalytic activity and stability. His research also includes the design of self-healing catalysts and the study of electrochemical processes in lithium batteries. His publications highlight the importance of structure–activity correlations and the role of electrolytes in catalytic performance.