Electrochemical Engineering Workshop: From Fundamentals to Applications
June 2-4, 2025 | Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, Ohio
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is pleased to present the Electrochemical Engineering Workshop: From Fundamentals to Applications, a comprehensive three-day program designed for professionals, engineers, and scientists seeking to build a strong foundation in electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering. This workshop is ideal for those with little to no formal training in the field who wish to develop the expertise necessary to excel in industry, academia, or national laboratories.
About the workshop
Held on the CWRU campus from June 2-4, 2025, this intensive program provides participants with practical knowledge of electrochemical system design and operation. Through a structured curriculum of 14 in-depth lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, and specialized topic discussions, attendees gain a thorough understanding of key electrochemical engineering principles.
Curriculum highlights
Participants explore fundamental and advanced topics, including:
Electrochemical engineering principles
- Introduction to electrochemical engineering
- Electrochemical thermodynamics
- Faraday’s law of electrolysis
- Ionic electrolytes and behavior under electric fields
- Current density at electrodes and in electrolytes
- Overpotentials: Activation, Ohmic, concentration, and mass transport
- Current distribution in electrochemical cells (primary, secondary, Wagner number)
- Analysis of polarization behavior in electrochemical systems
- Multiple electrode reactions (gas co-evolution, corrosion, mixed potential theory)
- Transients in electrochemical systems (Cottrell and Sand equations)
- Theory and practice of cyclic voltammetry
- Numerical modeling of electrochemical systems
- Porous electrode theory
Special topics in electrochemical engineering
- Molten salt electrolysis
- Energy storage technologies
- Electrochemical sustainability
Hands-on laboratory sessions
- Rotating disk electrode experiments
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Cyclic voltammetry
Networking & expert guidance
In addition to world-class instruction, the workshop provides opportunities for direct engagement with renowned CWRU faculty and researchers. Participants interact with leading experts in the field, gaining valuable insights and expanding their professional network.
The program is led by Professor Rohan Akolkar, the Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation at CWRU, Chief Scientist (joint appointment) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Fellow of The Electrochemical Society, and senior member of the National Academy of Inventors.
Registration & fees
Course fee: $4,000
- Includes lecture courses, lab sessions, an educational coursebook, coffee service, lunch, and admission to the networking banquet.
Registration period: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 (or until the workshop fills)
Secure your spot and gain the skills needed to excel in electrochemical engineering!
For more details and to register, visit CWRU Workshop Registration.
