Dr. Christopher Rhodes
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program
Texas State University
Contact Information
Office: CHEM 310
Phone: (512) 245-6721
Fax: (512) 245-2374
email: cprhodes@txstate.edu
Department website: http://www.txstate.edu/chemistry/people/faculty-alpha/rhodes.html
Biosketch
Dr. Christopher Rhodes’ research interests involve studying the synthesis, structure, and properties of nanomaterials used for electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices including batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. Dr. Rhodes received a B.A. in Chemistry in 1992 from Texas A&M University and received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 2001 from the University of Oklahoma working under Professor Roger Frech. Subsequent to his doctoral work, Dr. Rhodes held a postdoctoral appointment at UCLA in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering working under Professor Bruce Dunn with a joint appointment at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in the Surface Chemistry Branch where he worked under Dr. Debra Rolison. Following his postdoc, Dr. Rhodes spent nine years in a private company, Lynntech, Inc. In 2014, Dr. Rhodes joined the faculty in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program at Texas State University. Dr. Rhodes’ accomplishments include numerous peer-reviewed journals articles, patents, and presentations. Dr. Rhodes is a member of the Electrochemical Society and the Materials Research Society.
Research Experience and Interests
Nanomaterials, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, interfaces, surface structure and reactivity, two dimensional materials, structural defects, intercalation electrodes, solid-state ion conductors, electrocatalysts, transition metal compounds, batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, electrolyzers, electrosynthesis
Education
2002–5 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, Advisor: Bruce Dunn and Joint Appointment at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC, Advisor: Debra Rolison
2001 Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Dissertation Title: “Crystalline and Amorphous Phases in Polymer Electrolytes and Model Systems”; Research Advisor: Roger Frech
2000 M.S. Chemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
1992 B.A. Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (Magna Cum Laude)
Positions
2014–present Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
2011–2014 Chief Technologist, Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
2010–2011 Senior Research Scientist, Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
2005–2010 Research Scientist, Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX
2002–2005 SAIC Contractor, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
2002–2005 Postdoctoral Research Associate, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
1996–2001 Research Assistant, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
1993–1996 Science Instructor, Rough Rock High School, Rough Rock, AZ
Selected Honors and Awards
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, Texas State University, 2018
- Research Corporation Scialog Fellow for “Advanced Energy Storage”, 2017-2018
- College Achievement Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, College of Science and Engineering, Texas State University, 2017
- Recipient of the Electrochemical Society Young Professional Travel Grant, Battery Division, 2017
- Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University, 2016
- Recipient of the Electrochemical Society Young Professional Travel Grant, Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry Division, 2016
- Co-recipient of the R.A. Glenn Award for the Outstanding Fuel/Petroleum Paper at the 231st Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 2007
- Dissertation Award for Science and Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 2001
- Chemistry Graduate Assistant Award for Research, University of Oklahoma, 2000
- Magna Cum Laude graduate, Texas A&M University, 1992
- Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, Texas A&M University, 1992
- Chemistry Achievement Award, Texas A&M University, 1991