Summary
Robert Kerr is an associate professor and electrochemist with 15 years’ experience developing next-generation materials for fuel cells, conducting polymers, and batteries. Based in Melbourne, he combines academic leadership at Deakin University with industry-facing roles—including electrochemist at Fortescue Future Industries and director of TMPR Consulting—bridging fundamental characterisation to full-scale pouch cell prototyping. His PhD in Materials Engineering underpins a track record of translating novel electrolyte and electrode materials from lab-scale studies to product development for high-temperature PEM and battery systems. Robert’s work emphasizes practical R&D pipelines, marrying rigorous electrochemical analysis with hands-on MEA testing and cell prototyping. He is particularly focused on solving materials challenges for decarbonisation, bringing both deep technical expertise and an entrepreneurial drive to commercialise clean-energy innovations.
15 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Engineering at Monash University