A Scalable Electrochemical Approach for the Atomic Layer Etching of Metals

Primary Investigator

Rohan Akolkar

Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation
F. Alex Nason Chair and Ohio Eminent Scholar for Advanced Energy Research
Chief Scientist (Joint Appointmet), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Professor, Chemical Engineering (ECHE)
Faculty Director
Case School of Engineering
Faculty Director
Develops new electrochemical processes for applications including nano-material fabrication, energy storage, electrometallurgy and sensors
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Awards and Recognition
2021, Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors, National Academy of Inventors
2020, Case School of Engineering Innovation Award, CWRU CSE
2016, Case School of Engineering Research Award, CWRU CSE
2014, Glennan Fellowship, CWRU's University Center for Innovation in Teaching & Education
Electrodeposition for Energy; Electrometallurgy; Electrochemical phenomena in next-generation batteries, semiconductor devices, and sensors
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Courses, e.g., Introduction to Chemical Systems, Transport Phenomena, Electrochemical Engineering; Corrosion Fundamentals; Mathematics for Chemical Engineers
Professional Memberships
Jan. 1, 2016 - PRESENT, Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Jan. 1, 2014 - PRESENT, Member International Society of Electrochemistry
Jan. 1, 2014 - PRESENT, Member Minerals Metals and Materials Society
Jan. 1, 2013 - PRESENT, Member The Electrochemical Society
Non-CWRU Academic, Government, Military and Professional Positions
Chief Scientist (Joint Appointment) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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In the proposed project, the team will demonstrate the feasibility of a novel electrochemical concept with potential to enable the atomic layer etching of metals.