HydroGEN low-temperature electrolysis lead Dr. Shaun Alia was recognized for his outstanding leadership and research efforts at the DOE Hydrogen Program Annual Merit Review.
HydroGEN Advanced Water Splitting Materials Consortium
June 13, 2024
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HydroGEN low-temperature electrolysis lead Dr. Shaun Alia was recognized for his outstanding leadership and research efforts at the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting on May 6, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia.
Alia is an integral member of the HydroGEN and ElectroCat consortia, where he successfully integrated a novel catalyst into a membrane electrode assembly to demonstrate >50 mV improvement in performance at 1 A/cm2 compared to commercial baseline catalysts. Alia is also highly engaged in the H2NEW consortium, where he co-leads the Accelerated Stress Test Working Group, a collaborative effort with industry to develop accelerated stress test protocols for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolyzers. His scientific contributions toward understanding catalyst–ionomer interactions and fundamental degradation mechanisms in water electrolyzers have advanced state-of-the-art electrolyzers.