Huang, Kevin

Professor

Fundamental studies of electrochemical phenomena in energy-related devices including high-temperature fuel cells and electrolysis, energy storage rechargeable batteries, CO2 and H2 separation membranes and reactors; Atmospheric plasma spray thin film deposition; Fabrication of electrochemical devices

Biographical Profile

College
College of Engineering & Comp.
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
China
Description
Annual overseas seminar series, Joint governmental grant proposal, Undergraduate course lecturing
Institution/Entity
University of Science and Technology - Bejing; China University of Mining Technology - Bejing HuaZhong University of Science and Technology
Institutional Focus Areas
Nanotechnology, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other)
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Chinese)

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
solid oxide fuel cell, rechargeable battery, gas separation membranes, ionic conductors
Institutional Focus Areas
Nanotechnology, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
solid oxide fuel cell, rechargeable battery, gas separation

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1992 University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing, P.R. China Ph.D. Physical Chemistry
1989 Northeastern University Shengyang, China M.S. Physical Chemistry
1986 Northeastern University Shengyang, China B.S. Physical Chemistry

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
04/1994 Membership Active member Electrochemical Society
11/2000 - Present Membership Active member of American Ceramic Society
12/2010 - Present Membership Active member of American Electrochemical Society
01/2016 Membership Active member American Society of Mechanical Engineering

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
08/1992 - 03/1995 Assistant and associate professor, University of Sci. & Tech. Beijing
04/1995 - 08/2000 Postdoctoral fellow, University of Texas at Austin
09/2000 - 10/2009 Engineering Fellow, Siemens Energy
11/2009 - 12/2014 Associate professor, tenure-track, solid oxide fuel cell, ME, CEC Mechanical Engineering
01/2015 - 12/2017 Professor Mechanical Engineering
01/2018 SmartState Chair Professor Mechncial Engineering

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2017 Award USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Enginnering University of South Carolina
2018 Award Breakthrough Leadership Award Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
Award Special employee recognition award, Siemens Energy, Pittsburgh, USA
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Major Equipment

  • (Not Shared) Micromertics 2920 AutoChem ChemSorb Analyzer
  • (Not Shared) Solartron 1470 multichannel electrochemical stations
  • (Not Shared) Praxair Atmospheric Plasma Spray System
  • (Not Shared) Solartron full electrochemical system
  • (Not Shared) Zahner IM6 Electrochemical Station
  • (Not Shared) Agilent CP460 MicroGC
  • (Not Shared) Horiba Laser Scattering Particle Size Analyzer
  • (Not Shared) Micromeritics Autopore IV9500 Automatic Mercury Porosimeter
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