The Electrochemistry Symposium brings together international experts in the fields of energy conversion, energy storage, electroseparation and electrodeposition to explore how electrochemical science can impact society by driving innovations in hydrogen production as renewable energy carrier, electrification of transportation, and CO2 reduction. Beyond energy and environmental applications, electrochemistry is transforming industries like electronics, materials science, and even healthcare, by enabling the creation of new sensors, advanced coatings, and biomedical devices. Special attention will be given to the advantages and challenges of alkaline membrane water electrolysis, a promising route for green hydrogen production. The symposium highlights advancements in the electrodeposition of aluminum alloys in ionic liquids, as well as the role of process-structure-property relationships in refining electrodeposition techniques for battery materials. Participants will also engage with the latest in electrochemical interface analysis and imaging. Through these discussions, the symposium aims to foster collaboration at the forefront of electrochemical science and technology.
Schedule, symposium speakers and titles:
9:00 - 9:30 am: Welcome remarks
9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Seminar Session I
- Professor Karel Bouzek, UCT Prague: "Advantages and challenges of the alkaline membrane water electrolysis"
- Professor Elizabeth Biddinger, CUNY: "Influence of Ionic Liquids at Electrified Interfaces"
- Professor Adriana Ispas, TU Ilmenau: "Electrodeposition of aluminium alloys in ionic liquids"
- Professor Aaron Marshall, University of Canterbury: "Electrochemical engineering for sustainable metal production and energy"
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Seminar Session II
- Professor Robert Hillman, University of Leicester: "“Reflectivity determination of the spatially resolved structures of electroactive films”
- Professor Andreas Bund, TU Ilmenau: "Process-Structure-Property Relations in Electrodeposition Processes"
- Professor Mikito Ueda, Hokkaido University: "Surface modification of materials and material upgrade recycling using ionic liquids"
- Professor Mehtap Oezsalan, University of Hamburg: "Insights into the OER Reaction Mechanisms and Water Transport for PEM Water Electrolysis"