WILLIAM MUSTAIN, PH.D.
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Director, Carolina Institute for Battery
Innovation (CIBI)
Recent Honors and Awards
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Fulbright Scholar Fellowship
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Electrochemical Society Energy Technology Division Research Award
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USC CEC Research Achievement Award
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USC ECHE Publication Award
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CQIA Platinum Innovation Prize (Shared with R. Maric, C.B. Carter and J. Roller)
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DOE Early Career Award
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Illinois Institute of Technology Young Alumni Award
Devadharshini Kathan
Ph.D. Candidate
B.Tech., Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering,
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, India, 2022
Interests and Activities:
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Synthesis and Characterization of active materials in primary and secondary batteries
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Optimization of operational parameters influencing the performance of batteries
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Personal Interests: Origami, Reading books
Ayon Karmakar
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ph. D., Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, 2021; M. Tech., Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, 2014; M.Sc., Chemistry, Vidyasagar University, 2011
Interests and Activities:
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Developing advanced electrocatalysts with tunable physicochemical properties
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Engineering electrochemical interfaces to improve the performance and durability of electrolyzers
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Personal Interests: Sketching, playing badminton, spending time with family
Belinda Awudu Agamah
Ph.D. Student
B.S. Materials Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2022
Interests and Activities:
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Development and fabrication of electrode materials with high capacity and reliability for Li-ion batteries
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Electrode Materials Synthesis and Characterization
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Personal Interests: Cooking, Crocheting
Mahmoud (Nadi) Amirsalehi
Ph.D. Candidate
M.S., Materials Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2015
B.S., Materials Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2013
Interests and Activities:
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Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells – Electrode Design, Cell Assembly, and Performance Optimization
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Electrochemical Techniques: In-Situ and Ex-Situ Methods for Investigating Catalyst Behavior, Electrode Stability, and Degradation Pathways
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Personal Interests: Playing guitar, singing, swimming, cooking, enjoying nature, and spending time with cats
Yingdan Cui
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2024
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, 2019
Interests and Activities:
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Improving membrane electrode assembly and impurity tolerance for energy conversion devices
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Developing advanced catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells
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Personal Interests: Baking, skiing
Mohammed Al-Murisi
Ph.D. Candidate
M.S., Chemical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, UAE, 2021
B.S., Chemical Engineering, King Faisal University, KSA, 2018
Interests and Activities:
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Efficient pathways to produce and utilize green hydrogen
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Developing Materials for Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells
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Personal Interests: Travelling, Networking, and Diving
Ian Street
Ph.D. Candidate
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, 2023
Interests and Activities:
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Climate change prevention and environmental protection
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Upcycling carbon dioxide to synthesize value-added chemicals and fuels
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Personal Interests: sailing (racing and cruising), running, and recreational sports
Leanne Mathew
Undergraduate Researcher
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Expected May 2029
Interests and Activities:
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Development of more sustainable technologies for energy generation and storage
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Improving electrode performance in sodium ion batteries
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Personal Interests: Hiking, music, traveling
Connor Miles
Ph.D. Student
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina, December 2024
Interests and Activities:
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Research and implementation of cleaner energy resources
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Improving fuel cell efficiency through development and testing of various filtration configurations
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Personal Interests: chess, golf, weightlifting
Munim Jawad
Ph.D. Student
B. Sc, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Interests and Activities:
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Electrochemical Systems – Battery, Fuel Cell, and Electrolyzer Device Development, Design, and Optimization
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Advanced Materials – Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications, Materials Characterization, and Structure–Property Relationships
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Personal interests: Travelling, Art, Photography
CONTACT US
Professor William E. Mustain
Department of Chemical Engineering
Swearingen Engineering Center
University of South Carolina
301 Main St.
Columbia, SC 29208
803-576-6393