Dr. Branko Popov directs the USC Center for Electrochemical Engineering. His current research focuses on new cathode materials for PEM Fuel Cells (SOFC MCFC) cathode and anode materials for primary and secondary batteries, capacitors, and development of performance models for batteries, capacitors, and fuel cells which are capable to predict the performance and the capacity fade for lithium ion batteries corrosion and corrosion protection.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Engineering & Comp.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Fuel Cells, Batteries, Capacitors, Materials Development, Corrosion and Protection
Institutional Focus Areas
Future Fuels, Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
Power Sources, Corrosion and Protection, Electrodeposition
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1972
University of Zagreb
Croatia
PhD
Chemistry
1969
University of Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
M.S.
Chemistry
1965
University of Kiril and Metodij
Skopje, Macedonia
B.S.
Engineering
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1989 - 1993
Visiting Professor, Texas A&M University
1993 - 2000
Visiting Professor, University of South Carolina
2000 - 2006
Professor, University of South Carolina
Carolina Distinguished Professor
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2014
Award
Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award
Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2015
Award
Russell Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Engineering
University of South Carolina
Award
Research Achievement Award, University of South Carolina
Award
Carolina Distinguished Professor
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