Profs. Henry White, Shelley Minteer, and Long Luo hosted the first Utah Electrochemistry Symposium (UTES) on July 25–26, 2025, at the University of Utah’s Department of Chemistry. The University of Utah has a long and distinguished history in electrochemistry. Prof. Henry S. White has elevated Utah’s reputation with groundbreaking contributions to nanoscale electrochemistry, including studies of single nanoparticles, DNA electrochemistry, and innovative battery architectures, earning numerous international honors. More recently, Prof. Shelley D. Minteer has advanced bioelectrochemistry through enzyme-based biofuel cells and sensors as well as sustainable electroorganic synthesis, while also directing the NSF Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry.

The theme of this year’s symposium, “A 40-Year Journey in Electrochemistry,” celebrated Prof. White’s remarkable accomplishments in research and education. The event brought together White group alumni from across the country to share their work and reconnect with Utah’s electrochemical community. In addition, active electrochemistry researchers from other departments at the University of Utah, including chemical engineering, as well as colleagues from nearby universities such as Boise State University and the University of Arizona, presented their latest advances, making the symposium a vibrant showcase of past achievements and future directions in electrochemistry.

 

8/20/25