He studies the structure and reactivity of solid-liquid interfaces through the use and development of novel synchrotron X-ray scattering, spectroscopy, and microscopy techniques at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source. His studies range in topic from geochemistry, energy storage, electrochemical interfaces, and petroleum production.

Dr. Fenter was awarded the 2012 Bertram E. Warren Diffraction Physics Award from the American Crystallographic Association and was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2007. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, and Geochemical Society.