Students are expected to have prior knowledge of basic chemistry and physics. Introductory courses in general chemistry, physical chemistry, materials science, or thermodynamics are recommended to ensure sufficient background for understanding electrochemical principles, mathematical formulations, and energy system applications covered in this course.

To further strengthen their background, students are encouraged to take optional courses such as Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, Solid-State Physics, Renewable Energy Systems, Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Numerical Modeling/Simulation. These courses support a deeper understanding of electrochemical processes, material–property relationships, and system-level analysis of energy technologies.

Course Assistants support the delivery of Electrochemical Energy Systems by helping students during tutorials and laboratory sessions, guiding them in safe and correct use of electrochemical instruments (e.g., potentiostat/galvanostat), and assisting with data analysis and reporting (CV, GCD, EIS). They also contribute to course administration by answering student questions, coordinating assignments, and providing feedback under the supervision of the course lecturers.

The objective of this course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the principles, materials, and engineering aspects of electrochemical energy systems. The course aims to equip students with the theoretical background and practical insight needed to analyze, design, and evaluate batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and electrolyzers, with an emphasis on performance, efficiency, sustainability, and integration with renewable energy systems.

This course covers the fundamentals and applications of electrochemical energy systems, including basic electrochemistry, electrode kinetics, mass and ion transport, and electrolyte properties. It introduces major energy storage and conversion technologies such as batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and electrolyzers, alongside materials for electrodes and catalysts. The course also addresses electrochemical characterization techniques (CV, GCD, EIS), system design and scale-up, modeling and simulation, sustainability and life-cycle assessment, and real-world industrial case studies related to renewable energy integration.