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By Dr Farid Attar, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Abstract: The Electrochemical Systems and Innovation (ESI) Lab at the Australian National University (ANU) develops advanced electrochemical technologies to support the global transition to sustainable energy and environmental systems. Our research combines materials science, electrochemistry, and engineering to address challenges in green hydrogen production, electrochemical water treatment, and renewable energy conversion.
In this seminar, Dr. Farid Attar, a Research Fellow at the ESI Lab, will introduce the laboratory's research activities, with a particular focus on developing scalable electrocatalysts for alkaline and anion exchange membrane water electrolysis. The presentation will showcase a range of projects across the group, highlighting our work on catalyst synthesis using solution-based and physical deposition techniques, as well as materials modelling, process optimisation, and electrochemical system simulation. It will also provide an overview of the laboratory's research facilities, international collaborations, and ongoing efforts to bridge fundamental research with practical electrochemical technologies.
The seminar is intended to provide an overview of the ESI Lab's research directions while encouraging discussion and exploring opportunities for future collaboration in advanced electrocatalysis, green hydrogen production, and sustainable electrochemical technologies.
Short bio: Dr. Farid Attar is a Research Fellow in the Electrochemical Systems and Innovation (ESI) Lab at the Australian National University (ANU), Australia, led by Prof. Siva Karuturi. His research focuses on the development of advanced electrocatalysts, electrolyser design and development, solar-to-hydrogen technologies, and PFAS electrooxidation for sustainable energy and environmental applications. He completed his PhD in Engineering at ANU, where his research centred on scalable catalyst synthesis using magnetron sputtering and the optimisation of alkaline and anion exchange membrane water electrolysers. His work combines materials synthesis, electrochemical characterisation, statistical modelling, and COMSOL Multiphysics simulations to bridge fundamental science with practical engineering solutions. As part of the ESI Lab, he collaborates with academic and industrial partners in Australia and internationally to advance next-generation electrochemical technologies for clean energy conversion and environmental sustainability.
Hosted by Dr Ernane de Freitas Martins, Theory and Simulation Group at ICN2.