University of South Carolina - Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Fuel Cells

http://www.che.sc.edu/centers/PEMFC/index.html

Columbia, SC
John W. Van Zee, Ph.D.
Director, NSF I/UCRC for Fuel Cells
Tel: 803-777-2285
Fax: 803-777-8142
Email: vanzee@engr.sc.edu

The Center for Fuel Cells (CFC) at The University of South Carolina provides an opportunity to focus research, nationally and internationally, to benefit commercialization of an environmentally friendly technology that encourages independence from foreign oil.

The mission of the Center for Fuel Cells is to help industry advance the technology and commercialization of fuel cells by performing research in five areas:

1. Fuel cell design
2. Fuel cell performance
3. Hydrogen storage materials, devices, and distribution systems
4. Catalysts and materials for hydrogen production and electrodes
5. Motor design and power conditioning

In addition, our primary purpose is to educate graduate and undergraduate students with expertise in these areas. The Center benefits students by providing them with an industrial appreciation for the opportunities of the technology. Industrial direction and participation, as well as University cooperation, are essential elements of the Center.

Retrieved from USC and National Science Foundation website on 1/3/2010.