ME2 Lab
In the Multi-scale Electrochemical Engineering Lab, We aim to address energy and sustainability challenges of our society with electrochemical engineering. Currently, we focus on energy storage, industry decarbonization and sustainability applications.
Dr. Gao is recognized as 2022 Rising Star of Science by Research.com
Dr. Gao recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science
PhD student featured by Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Fe metal batteries with extremely low cost
high voltage magnesium flow battery
Li plating on graphite electrode in Li-ion batteries
Our approach: our approaches are multi-scale: 1) at the atomistic/molecular scale, we manipulate materials and interfaces to tune their properties, 2) at the device scale, we develop novel electrochemical technologies and processes based on these new materials, and 3) between the molecular and device scale (meso-scale), we study the reaction, mass transport and phase behavior in the electrochemical reactors.
Our vision on research: we aim to 1) answer important scientific questions; and 2) develop engineering solutions to solve energy and sustainability problems.
Our vision on education: we provide integrated research and education opportunities for students to grow and prosper. we believe: 1) students’ success is the lab’s success; 2) the elements for success are a promising direction, a productive working habit, a persistent spirit, an open and proactive attitude, and a sustainable way of work and life.
News
12/21/2023
Congrats Dr. Gao to be recognized as the Highly Cited Researchers by @Clarivate again this year. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/ABD-1559-2021
11/29/2023
Dr. Gao visited University of Massachusetts Boston and gave a talk on entitled “Electrochemical energy storage for grid and transportation: Is electrolyte a solution ?”
11/27/2023
Dr. Gao visited Bazant Lab at MIT and gave a talk on lithium deposition mechanism on graphite, Cu and Si substrate.
11/05/2023
Jing and Yana presented their battery research in AICHE annual meeting at Orlando, FL this week.
09/22/2023
Dr. Gao gave an invited talk at New Mexico State University on Li-ion batteries: state of the art, challenges and the future!
09/15/2023
ME2 Lab members are attending ACS Regional Meeting in Laramie, WY this week.
08/25/2023
Dr. Gao gave a graduate seminar at UU chemical engineering department!
07/26/2023
Zach’s paper on SOLE electrolytes for Li-ion batteries is accepted by Journal of Material Chemistry A. Congrats, Zach!
07/25/2023
ME2 Lab is awarded a DOE STTR grant to develop a technology for making green steel!
06/01/2023
ME2 Lab is awarded a NSF grant to study electrolyte design for flow batteries!
05/17/2023
Prof. Gao attended DOE AMMTO and IEDO office’s Annual Peer Review meeting.
05/01/2023
Hannah, Thomas and Seong-Gyu join ME2 Lab as undergraduate researchers! Welcome.
04/01/2023
ME2 Lab is awarded a seed grant from UU research foundation to develop novel membranes for clean energy conversion!
03/23/2023
Prof. Gao is chairing a symposium on Battery Materials and Technology in the ACS Spring meeting. Come to join this great battery science party!
03/25/2023
Prof. Gao chaired a symposium on Materials, Mechanisms and Methods in Battery Technology in ACS Spring Meeting at Indianapolis!
03/01/2023
ME2 Lab kicks off a partnership with NexGen Materials to develop a novel electrochemical process to extract lithium, the most critical material for a green economy.
03/01/2023
PhD student Ms. Jing Liu is awarded a competitive Graduate Research Fellowship. Congrats, Jing! https://gradschool.utah.edu/funding/fellowships-scholarships-awards/recipients/graduate-research-fellowship-recipients.php
01/09/2023
Zach (Zongjian) joins ME2 Lab as a PhD student. Welcome, Zach!
11/17/2022
Congrats Dr. Gao to be recognized as the 2022 Highly Cited Researchers by @Clarivate. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/ABD-1559-2021
11/15/2022
Congrats to Dr. Gao for being recognized as the 2022 Rising Star of Science by Research.com! https://research.com/u/tao-gao
10/24/2022
Prof. Gao gave an invited talk on electrolytes for fast-charging Li-ion batteries in ECS Fall meeting in Atlanta, GA!
09/27/2022
Prof. Gao gave an invited talk on Fe metal batteries in a Telluride Workshop!
08/31/2022
Dr. Gao gave a graduate seminar at UU Material Science department!
08/25/2022
Prof. Gao chaired a symposium on Battery Materials and Technology in ACS Fall Meeting in Chicago!
08/24/2022
Prof. Gao is awarded the ACS Energy and Fuel Division Early Career Scientist!
06/15/2022
Prof. Gao attended a NSF peer review workshop in Arlington, VA!
03/25/2022
Prof. Gao chaired a symposium on Battery Materials and Technology in ACS Spring Meeting in San Diego!
09/01/2021
Yana (Yunan) joins ME2 Lab as a PhD student. Welcome, Yana!
07/01/2021
Jing joins ME2 Lab as a PhD student. Welcome, Jing!
01/01/2021
ME2 Lab is founded. Hello World!
08/02/2020
Prof. Gao joins University of Utah as an assistant professor in chemical engineering!