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Education

  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2014
  • M.Eng Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2014
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2010
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2009

Teaching Interests

Professor Hatzell’s teaching interests include core materials science and engineering principles at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She emphasizes energy storage materials, sustainable materials engineering, and electrochemical systems. Her instruction integrates fundamental and applied aspects of materials behavior and processing. Professor Hatzell actively involves students in laboratory and research settings to enhance learning through hands-on experiences and critical analysis.

Research Interests

Professor Hatzell’s research focuses on developing sustainable energy storage materials and systems, with an emphasis on electrochemical technologies. Her work explores ion transport, electrode design, and the integration of earth-abundant materials for improved performance and durability. Research directions include fundamental studies of material interfaces, characterization of battery chemistries, and advancing electrochemical methods to support scalable energy storage solutions.

Recent Publications

  • HJ Choi, H Song, M Tahmid, H Choi, J Oh, M Hatzell, Integrated Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis and Electrolysis for CO2 Capture and Conversion, ChemRxiv 2026 (0109), 2026
  • PV Kamat, F De Angelis, K Hatzell, MC Hatzell, L Polavarapu, DD Sarma, ..., A Decade of Excellence Driving the Next Wave of Energy Research, ACS Energy Letters, 2026
  • Z Zhang, M Tahmid, HJ Choi, MC Hatzell, RH French, C Yuan, Techno-economic modeling and carbon footprint analysis of electrodialysis technology for ammonium ion recovery, Journal of Cleaner Production 541, 147505, 2026
  • ST Ganapavarapu, DJ Weber, AV Sankaran, E Zhou, T Dao, M Tahmid, ..., Modeling and optimization of electrodialysis for nutrient recovery from wastewater, Journal of Water Process Engineering 83, 109540, 2026
  • Z Zhang, M Tahmid, HJ Choi, MC Hatzell, RH French, C Yuan, Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of electrodialysis for ammonium recovery, Resources, Conservation and Recycling 227, 108716, 2026