Rohan A Parekh | Student Spotlight
Rohan A. Parekh
Masters Student
Materials Science and Engineering
"I develop advanced catalysts and high-energy density battery systems while driving entrepreneurial initiatives at Stanford."
As a leader in the Stanford Energy Club and Stanford Founders, I have been fortunate enough to start two different speaker series to accelerate sustainability-focused ventures tackling the climate crisis."
At Stanford, my research is at the intersection of cutting-edge materials science and sustainable energy technologies. Right now, I focus on enhancing the performance of high-energy battery systems by analyzing electrochemical data and performing surface characterization. Through testing and advanced materials synthesis and characterization, I aim to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries. Last year, I worked on designing high-entropy alloy nanoparticles for ammonia decomposition. My work involved optimizing catalyst synthesis and probing their dynamics under varying reaction conditions, to advance efficient generation of green hydrogen for energy production.
Beyond the lab, I am deeply committed to fostering innovation in sustainability. As the co-president of the Stanford Energy Club, I launched SustainX: Dialogues for a Greener Future, a speaker series where I engage industry leaders from companies like Natron Energy, Twelve, and Electric Hydrogen. These discussions aim to inspire innovation and facilitate knowledge exchange within the clean energy community. Additionally, as the Vice-President of Energy and Sustainability at the Stanford Founders Club, I host the club-sponsored VentureFuel Speaker Series fireside chats with VC investors, followed by networking sessions. I also help organize demo days that allow students to gain experience and learn about pitching energy and sustainability ideas to investors.
Stanford has allowed me to merge my technical research with my passion for entrepreneurship and community leadership. As I continue my journey, I hope to contribute to both the scientific and entrepreneurial ecosystems driving the clean energy revolution.
