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{{Short description|American chemist}}
{{Infobox scientist
| name              = Andrea Russell
| workplaces        = [[Organization:Newcastle University|Newcastle University]] <br> [[Organization:University of Liverpool|University of Liverpool]]<br> United States Naval Research Laboratory <br> [[Organization:University of Southampton|University of Southampton]]
| alma_mater        = [[Organization:University of Michigan|University of Michigan]] <br> [[Organization:University of Utah|University of Utah]]
| thesis_title      = Infrared spectroscopic studies of electrode surfaces and electrochemical reactions
| thesis_url        = http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20975179
| thesis_year       = 1990
}}

'''Andrea Russell''' {{Post-nominals|country=GBR|FRSC|FHEA}} is an American chemist who is a professor at the [[Organization:University of Southampton|University of Southampton]]. She is vice president of the [[Organization:International Society of Electrochemistry|International Society of Electrochemistry]]. Her research considers the use of spectroscopy to better understand the interface between electrodes and electrolytes.

== Early life and education ==
Russell was an undergraduate student at the [[Organization:University of Michigan|University of Michigan]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Professor Andrea E Russell {{!}} Chemistry {{!}} University of Southampton|url=https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/aer1.page|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.southampton.ac.uk|language=en}}</ref> She moved to the [[Organization:University of Utah|University of Utah]] for graduate studies, where she used [[Physics:Infrared spectroscopy|infrared spectroscopy]] to examine electrode surfaces.<ref>{{Cite thesis|title=Infrared spectroscopic studies of electrode surfaces and electrochemical reactions|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20975179|date=1990|language=English|first=Andrea Elizabeth|last=Russell|oclc=20975179 }}</ref>  After completing her doctorate, Russell was appointed as a research fellow at the United States Naval Research Laboratory.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}. Andrea’s mother, “Judy”, breeds Siberian huskies and has done so since 1959 at Karnovanda kennels in Michigan.

== Research and career ==
In 1991, Russell moved to the {{wipe|United Kingdom}}, where she was appointed to the [[Organization:University of Liverpool|University of Liverpool]]. She spent three years in Liverpool before joining [[Organization:Newcastle University|Newcastle University]]. In 1997 Russell moved to the [[Organization:University of Southampton|University of Southampton]]. She was promoted to professor in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title=JoVE Methods Collection {{!}} Editor: Andrea Russell|url=https://www.jove.com/methods-collections/editor/2122/andrea-russell|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.jove.com}}</ref>

Russell's research considers the use of spectroscopy to better understand the interface between electrodes and electrolytes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Appointment of Prof Andrea Russell to Expert Panel – The Faraday Institution|url=https://www.faraday.ac.uk/ep-andrea-russell/|access-date=2021-12-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> She is particularly interested in gas sensors, metal-air batteries and fuel cells.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Professor Russell elected Vice President ISE {{!}} Chemistry {{!}} University of Southampton|url=https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/news/2021/03/24-professor-russell-elected-vice-president-ise.page|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.southampton.ac.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Panel members|url=https://futurecat.ac.uk/advcharpanel/|access-date=2021-12-01|website=FutureCat|language=en-GB}}</ref> She makes use of several international facilities, including the [[Organization:Diamond Light Source|Diamond Light Source]], [[Physics:ISIS Neutron and Muon Source|ISIS Neutron and Muon Source]] and the [[Organization:Advanced Light Source|Advanced Light Source]].<ref name=":0" /> In particular, Russell has developed [[Physics:X-ray absorption spectroscopy|X-ray absorption spectroscopy]] for ''in situ'' studies of [[Chemistry:Electrocatalyst|electrocatalyst]]s.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

In 2002, Russell chaired the Gordon Research Conference on Fuel Cells.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fuel Cells - Gordon Research Conferences|url=https://www.grc.org/fuel-cells-conference/|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.grc.org}}</ref> Russell serves on the [[Organization:Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council|Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council]] (EPSRC) College and the [[Organization:Diamond Light Source|Diamond Light Source]] Strategic Advisory Committee. A keen user of the [[Organization:Diamond Light Source|Diamond Light Source]], Russell serves as Spectroscopy representative for the Diamond User Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Membership - - Diamond Light Source|url=https://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users/DUC/Membership.html|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.diamond.ac.uk}}</ref> In 2021 she was elected vice president of the [[Organization:International Society of Electrochemistry|International Society of Electrochemistry]].<ref name=":1" />

Russell is involved with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the [[Organization:University of Southampton|University of Southampton]]. She contributes to the Southampton Electrochemistry Summer Schools, which are attended by hundreds of delegates around the world.<ref name=":1" /> She was awarded the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Award for Best Pastoral Support in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chemistry lecturers praised for pastoral support in Southampton academic awards {{!}} Chemistry {{!}} University of Southampton|url=https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/news/2020/07/13-chemistry-lecturers-praised-for-pastoral-support.page?|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.southampton.ac.uk}}</ref>

== Selected publications ==
* {{Cite Q|Q28260621}}
* {{Cite Q|Q81315325}}
* {{Cite journal|last1=McKeown|first1=David A.|last2=Hagans|first2=Patrick L.|last3=Carette|first3=Linda P. L.|last4=Russell|first4=Andrea E.|last5=Swider|first5=Karen E.|last6=Rolison|first6=Debra R.|date=1999-06-01|title=Structure of Hydrous Ruthenium Oxides: Implications for Charge Storage|url=https://doi.org/10.1021/jp990096n|journal=The Journal of Physical Chemistry B|volume=103|issue=23|pages=4825–4832|doi=10.1021/jp990096n|issn=1520-6106}}

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