One Year in WPI Chemical Engineering

这个项目的目的是让PI开始新的研究与同事在化学工程花费一年整合到WPI化学工程系。 这项工作将大大增加我们对质子交换膜（PEM）燃料电池电化学反应的基本理解。 在此之前，PI研究了来自熔融碳酸盐燃料电池的数学问题，PI主要与材料科学和物理学而不是化学工程领域的同事合作。 这项新工作将涉及与PEM燃料电池中的电化学反应相关的数学问题，但预计今年也会出现其他研究机会。 PI将教授至少一门课程，并在WPI化学工程中进行常规工作。该IGMS项目由MPS多学科活动办公室（OMA）和数学科学部（DMS）共同支持。

The aim of this project is to allow the PI to begin new research with colleagues in chemical engineering by spending a year integrated into the WPI Chemical Engineering Department. The work should significantly increase our fundamental understanding of electrochemical reactions in Proton-Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Previously, the PI has studied mathematical problems coming from molten carbonate fuel cells, and the PI has mainly worked with colleagues in material science and physics rather than chemical engineering. The new work will concern mathematical issues associated with the electrochemical reactions in PEM fuel cells, but it is expected that other research opportunities will also arisen during the year. The PI will teach at least one course and work on a routine basis in WPI Chemical Engineering.This IGMS project is jointly supported by the MPS Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (OMA) and the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS).