Dr. Gerardine G. Botte:
Transforming the Future through Electrochemical Innovation

26

Years of Experience

58

Honors and Awards of Achievement

63

Granted Patents

232

Publications, Including Patents

Who is Dr. Botte?

Dr. Gerardine Botte is one of the world’s foremost experts in electrochemistry and electrolysis. She has over 26 years of experience in the development of electrochemical processes as they relate to the intersection of energy, water, and food sustainability. Her expertise has allowed her to author 232 publications and including the development of 63 patents. Currently, she works as a Professor and Whitacre Endowed Chair in Sustainable Energy at Texas Tech University (TTU) and as the Founding Director of the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distributed Fertilizer Production (CASFER).

  • Research

    An Expert in Electrolysis and Electrochemical Engineering

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  • Teaching

    A Mentor for the Next Generation of Engineers

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  • Professional Activities

    A Leader and a Friend to the People in Her Community

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  • Entrepreneurship

    A Titan of Innovation & Industry

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New Publication
New Publication

Ozhan Gecgel, Christian E. Alvarez-Pugliese, Jose Solis, Gerardine G. Botte. "Toward net energy-positive ammonia electrolysis: A 3,000 cm2 Bi-Polar electrolyzer for hydrogen production and ammonia remediation", International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2025).

Professor and Doctoral Student Develop Self-Test to Detect HIV with Saliva Sample
Professor and Doctoral Student Develop Self-Test to Detect HIV with Saliva Sample

Dr. Botte and two of her graduate students are pioneering the future of HIV detection. Their novel electrochemical biosensor allows for rapid HIV detection in saliva in less than 15 minutes.

Inspiring Girls Venezuela
Inspiring Girls Venezuela

Inspiring Girls Venezuela recently highlighted Dr. Botte for her many achievements in science and engineering. She serves an an inspiration for young girls across the globe.

2nd Latin American Meeting on Green Ammonia and Power-to-X
2nd Latin American Meeting on Green Ammonia and Power-to-X

Dr. Botte recently a plenary talk at the 2nd Latin American Meeting on Green Ammonia and Power-to-X in Santiago de Chile!

She presented her latest breakthroughs in electrocatalysis for ammonia oxidation and engaged with fellow researchers and industry leaders in the sustainable energy sector.

New Publication
New Publication

Dipu Saha, Ashwin Ramanujam, Gerardine G. Botte, “Detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Saliva Using a Nickel-Based Electrocatalyst”, ECS Sensors Plus, 3, 4, 040602 (2024).

 

Headquarters

Currently, Dr. Botte works at Texas Tech University, where she also runs and operates CASFER, an NSF engineering research center.

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