Texas A&M University
Discovery Journey to Innovative Renewable Energy
The DJIRE Lab studies MXenes and MNenes for energy storage and conversion, using in-situ and operando spectroelectrochemistry to understand how these reactions really work.
About the Lab
Understanding the chemistry behind clean energy
The DJIRE Lab is focused on the cutting-edge research utilizing in-situ/operando spectroelectrochemical techniques, including Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis, to better understand the reaction mechanisms of energy storage and conversion processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, ion intercalation and charge storage, and pseudocapacitive behavior of 2D transition metal carbide and nitride MXenes.
Hydrogen Evolution
Nitrogen Reduction
CO2 Reduction
Charge Storage
Operando Spectroelectrochemistry
Inside the Lab
Life in the DJIRE Lab
Latest Research
Recent Publications
New work from the lab, published in leading journals.
Energy & Fuels, 2026
MXene-Based Lithium-Ion Anodes: An Outlook on Computational Predictions and Experimental Validation
What’s New
Lab News
Conferences, awards, new members and more.
October 27, 2026
Dr. Djire presented his work at the 250th ECS Meeting in Calgary, Canada.
October 26, 2026
Dr. Djire presented his work at the Welch Conference 2026 in Houston, TX. Joshua also competed in the Poster Session Undergraduate Category his work at the Welch Conference 2026.
October 12, 2026
The DJIRE Summer Program and the 2026 cohort got featured in TAMU College of Engineering News! Read more →
September 15, 2026
Hana and Ben join the DJIRE Lab as Undergraduate Researchers.
September 3, 2026
Abhi joins the DJIRE Lab as an Undergraduate Researcher.
August 25, 2026
Want to know more about Dr. Djire beyond the lab? Watch his C&EN interview Read more →