Electrochemistry - Keio University

KATAYAMA, Yasushi

Keio University／Faculty of Science and Technology／Department of Applied CHemistry
The Center for Material Design Science
Electrochemistry / Professor / Dr. Eng. (Kyoto Univ.)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4057-8398
Room : 23-312A
Phone : +81-045-566-1561
E-mail : katayama@applc.keio.ac.jp

Research

My research topic is the electrochemistry in room temperature ionic liquid (molten salt) systems. The purpose of my study is to apply the electrochemical reactions in the systems to energy storage / conversion (battery and fuel cell) and material design (plating and synthesis).

Introduction Video (YouTube)
  • Recent topics
    • Redox reactions of transition metals in room-temperature ionic liquid systems
    • Nonflammable electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries based on room-temperature ionic liquid systems
    • Fixed electrolyte membrane for fuel cells based on room-temperature ionic liquid systems
    • Electrodeposition and electroplating in room-temperature ionic liquid systems
    • Cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries

Personal profile

Education
1991 Bachelor : Tohoku University Faculty of Engineering Department of Nuclear Engineering (presently Quantum Science and Energy Engineering)
1993 Master : Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering Division of Nuclear Engineering
1996 Doctor : Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering Division of Nuclear Engineering
Professional Experience
1996 Instructor : Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Applied Chemistry
2001 Assistant Professor : Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Applied Chemistry
9.2003-9.2004 Guest researcher : IME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling, RWTH Aachen
2007 Associate Professor : Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Applied Chemistry
2014 Professor : Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Applied Chemistry
Award
2018 32nd Molten Salt Prize (Molten Salt Committee, The Electrochemical Soceity of Japan)
2020 Best Paper Award, Japan Society for Abrasive Technology
2022 Fellow, The Electrochemical Society of Japan

 

Scientific activity

  • The Electrochemical Society of Japan
  • Molten Salt Committee
  • Battery Technology Committee
  • The Surface Finishing Society of Japan
  • The Chemical Society of Japan
  • The Electrochemical Society
  • Atomic Energy Society of Japan

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