and in Partnership with Industry
CASFER
Electrochemistry Workshop
About
Workshop Dates: May 6-7, 2025
Application Deadline: Applications for the 2025 session are now closed
The Electrochemistry Workshop for CASFER graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty, and industry members during the summer serves a vital purpose in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. In the field of electrified process for nutrient recovery, electrochemistry plays a pivotal role, and providing students with hands-on experience in this field is essential for their academic and professional development.
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The workshop aims to impart practical skills and deepen the understanding of electrochemical processes, allowing scholars to translate classroom concepts into real applications. By engaging in practical experiments, participants will gain insights into the complexities of electrochemical systems and learn how to troubleshoot the most common experiments in the field. ​
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The workshop takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6-7, 2025; participants are expected to arrive before Tuesday, May 6 to ensure being ready for the workshop Tuesday morning. The workshop will be held at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA.
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This event is open to members of NSF’s CASFER ERC, DoE’s EERE Electrolysis project, and others interested in electrochemical fundamentals with emphasis on electrolysis and separations. Participants of United States institutions are welcome to the workshop.
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**Please note: Available lab space will limit participation to 32 individuals.
Application and Registration
Important Registration and Application Dates:
Application Deadline: Applications for the 2025 Workshop are now closed
Rolling Acceptance Through: April 20, 2025
Application Information:
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The target participant for the CASFER Electrochemistry Workshop is a Graduate Student, Postdoc, or Junior Faculty member. It is expected that all applicants already have some hands-on experience in electrochemistry. This is essential for the type of information being shared and the pace of learning expected at the Workshop.
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Available lab space will limit participation to 32 individuals.
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This event is open to members and non-members of CASFER. Participants of U.S. institutions are welcome to the workshop.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 - Tuesday, May 6
Time | Activity | Order |
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8:00 - 8:30 | Continental Breakfast | A |
8:30 - 8:45 | Welcome and Introductions (Kohl) | B |
8:45 - 10:15 | Lecture: Introduction of Electrochemical Systems (Botte) | C |
10:15 - 10:30 | Break | D |
10:30 - 12:00 | Lecture: Experimental Principles of Electrochemistry (Kohl) | E |
12:00 - 12:45 | Lunch Break | F |
12:45 - 1:45 | Lab: Demo on Simulation CV and Practical Exercise (Peroff) | G |
1:45 - 2:30 | Lecture: Electrolysis and Electrochemical Separations Demonstration (Gilmore / Kohl) | H |
2:30 - 2:45 | Break | I |
2:45 - 4:30 | Lecture: Electrodes and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (Kohl) | J |
4:30 | Questions and Discussions | K |
7:00 | Networking Dinner (for lab attendees) | L |
Day 2 - Wednesday, May 7
Time | Activity | Order |
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8:00 - 8:30 | Continental Breakfast | A |
8:30 - 11:00 | Lab: Cyclic Voltammetry / EIS (Peroff) | B |
11:00 - 12:15 | Lab Data Analysis (Peroff) | C |
12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch Break | D |
1:00 - 1:45 | Lecture: Potentiostat Basics and Data Analysis (Peroff) | E |
1:45 - 3:00 | Lab: Demo on Electrochemistry Troubleshooting Stations (Peroff) | G |
3:00 - 4:00 | Lecture: How to Interpret/Plot Results (Peroff) | H |
Overview and Format
The purpose of this workshop is to give entry-level science and engineering students and professionals an understanding of:
(i) electrochemistry fundamentals, including thermodynamics, kinetics and transport,
(ii) energy and separations related electrochemical devices using the fundamental concepts in (i), and
(iii) electrochemical instrumentation including potentiostats (and how they operate), and impedance spectroscopy to assist in understanding electrochemical devices.
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The workshop will be divided into two parts. Day 1 will be classroom based lecture and demonstration style presentations. The content will start with basic concepts in all electrochemical devices. The role of thermodynamics, kinetics and transport in electrochemical devices will be discussed. Voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy will be reviewed focusing on their role in understanding electrochemical electrolysis and separations. Finally, modern electrochemical instrumentation will be demonstration is a classroom setting.
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Day 2 is for hands-on laboratory experiments focusing on instrumentation, experimental techniques, voltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy. Electrochemical work stations will be used so that small groups of students can individually perform electrochemical experiments. There are a limited number of seats available for Day 2 due to the hands-on nature of the content.
Sponsorship and Cost
The workshop is free of charge to participants. Continental breakfast, lunch and midday snacks will be provided at no charge. The Workshop is sponsored by programs from the United States National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Energy (DoE), and PINE Research Instrumentation. The financial support and encouragement of NSF, DoE, and PINE Research are gratefully acknowledged. Seating is limited, especially for the hands-on Day 2 events. Please apply for a seat at the following address:
Seating may need to be restricted, especially for Day 2, based on the number of applicants. Preference will be given to students directly participating in the named NSF and DoE projects. The seating capacity for Day 1 is larger than the capacity for Day 2.
Preparation for the Workshop
Below, we have included some important things to take into consideration as you prepare to travel to Atlanta and get ready for the workshop. If you have any further questions, please reach out to casfer@ttu.edu.
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Who to contact:
Technical host: Professor Paul A. Kohl, 778 Atlantic Dr., Atlanta, GA 30332, kohl@gatech.edu
Registration and accommodations: Abbe Gilmore, ak85@gatech.edu
Location:
Georgia Tech Bunger-Henry Building, 778 Atlantic Dr., Atlanta, GA 30332
Lecture: Room 380 (third floor, 45 seat classroom)
Refershments: Room 384 (third floor, conference room)
Labs: Rooms 388 and 337A (third floor rooms)
Parking:
There is a pay-lot at the intersection of Ferst Dr. and State St. on the Georgia Tech campus. This is one block away from 778 Atlantic Dr. Use Google maps for walking direction from the parking lot to 778 Atlantic Dr.
Hotels:
There are numerous hotels within easy walking distance of 778 Atlantic Dr. A very convenient hotel is the Georgia Tech Hotel (https://www.gatechhotel.com), which is on Ferst Dr. (also called 5th Street). It is about 3/8 mile from 778 Atlantic Dr. Other hotels can be found easily via the internet. The local are is safe and the weather should be warm and approaching summer.
What to Bring:
You need only bring your interest and enthusiasm. Lab safety glasses, gloves and lab coat will be provided. Please arrive on-time. The program will start promptly at 8:30 AM each day. A light continental breakfast, snacks, and sandwich lunch will be provided.
Accommodation and Travel
Accommodation information will be provided to course participants after applications are accepted (estimated cost: $200/night). Accommodation (shared room) and travel for Academic CASFER members will be covered by the Center.
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Each participant will also receive copies of the lecture slides and laboratories. ​
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The Georgia Institute of Technology, a CASFER partner institution, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Some recommended hotels are listed below, as these are the closest to campus:
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Atlanta is a thriving metropolis in Georgia, which hosts a thriving art scene, with several museums, theaters, and some of the best live music in the world. For more information, please visit https://discoveratlanta.com/.
About Our Instructors
The CASFER team consists of dedicated professionals who are eager and excited to teach you about practical applications of electrochemistry in this two day workshop. Our instructors are leaders and visionaries in the field of electrochemistry.
Organizing Committee
Our organizing committee has worked hard to create this electrochemistry workshop and they are excited to bring all of their hard work into fruition.
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Contact Us
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