The CEC was established in 2006 to capitalize on a half century of excellence in electrochemistry at UT-Austin to foster collaborative research programs in the electrochemical sciences. Our broad mission is to advance research and solve problems, fundamental or applied, related to transfer of electrons or ions at interfaces. The CEC offers a strong coupling between fundamental electrochemistry and materials science, fields that are the foundation for widespread applications in diverse fields such as energy and health. We are comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of more than 250 faculty, staff, and student researchers spanning the chemistry, materials, and engineering aspects of electrochemical science.
Students
Graduate electrochemistry research and curriculum.
We seek the best and brightest students to join us in Austin. There is much to be done on interesting problems that will make important advances in energy, health, chemical sensing and analysis, engineering and materials science. Our students are prepared for exciting careers in research and development, in a town that is truly a great place to live and work.
Faculty & Staff
Working with the Center for Electrochemistry.
The Center was founded in a spirit of collaboration between the many disciplines of research that are connected with charge transfer or ionic mass transport. Chemistry, engineering, and materials science all play major roles in even the most fundamental research going on today. A primary strategy to meet the Center's mission is to foster and support these connections among researchers in all aspects of electrochemistry.
Industrial Affiliates
Partnerships between industry and academia.
Industry alone cannot effectively deliver fundamental breakthroughs required to advance the field. The Industrial Affiliates Program connects CEC research to companies concerned with commercial electrochemical systems, so that the focus of academic research and development can be industrially relevant, and to communicate the latest advances rapidly to industry.
News & Upcoming Events 
Stephen Fosdick Wins William C. Powers Graduate Fellowship
Congratulations to Stephen Fosdick on winning the William C. Powers Graduate Fellowship. Fosdick is a graduate student in the Crooks group researching bipolar electrochemistry.
Professor Su-Moon Park (1941 - 2013)
Prof. Su-Moon received his undergraduate chemistry degree from Seoul National University in 1964. Immediately after college he worked in Korea for the Choong-Ju Fertilizer Corp. (1964-1967) and the Yong-Nam Chemical Co. (1967-1970). During this period he spent much of his free time studying, with the dream and end goal of someday pursuing further degrees in the United States.
Live Webcast of National Medal of Science Presentation
Allen Bard and John Goodenough each will be presented with the National Medal of Science by President Obama on Friday, February 1, 2013. The White House will have a live webcast of the ceremony, which begins at 2 PM EST, which can be viewed at www.whitehouse.gov/live.
Two CEC Faculty Members to Receive the National Medal of Science
Professors Allen Bard and John Goodenough, both CEC faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin, were among twelve eminent researchers named by President Obama as the next recipients of the National Medal of Science. The National Medal of Science is highest honor bestowed by the United States Government upon scientists and engineers. The recipients will receive their awards at a White House ceremony in early 2013.
2013 CEC Annual Workshop on Electrochemistry
The Center for Electrochemistry will host its annual workshop over the weekend of February 9 in Austin, Texas. Session topics include photoelectrochemistry, batteries, and electrocatalysis. Click here for information on the 2013 Workshop on Electrochemistry.