Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019, Whittingham is recognized for his foundational work in developing the lithium-ion battery. His contributions have shaped the current landscape of energy storage systems.
Dr. John B. Goodenough: Sharing the Nobel Prize with Whittingham, Goodenough’s research enhanced the potential and efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, making them more suitable for various applications, including electric vehicles.
Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang: A professor at MIT, Chiang’s work focuses on developing novel battery materials and designs. He has co-founded several companies, including A123 Systems and 24M, that aim to commercialize advanced energy storage solutions.
Dr. Linda Nazar: Renowned for her work on solid-state electrolytes and advanced battery systems at the University of Waterloo, Nazar’s research has great potential for the next generation of high-density energy storage.
Dr. George Crabtree: Leading the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), Crabtree’s work encompasses next-gen batteries, including beyond-lithium-ion systems, to meet future energy needs.
Prof. Peter Bruce: Based at the University of Oxford, Bruce’s research on lithium-air and lithium-sulfur batteries offers promising avenues for energy storage with higher energy density.
Dr. Venkat Viswanathan: An associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University, Viswanathan’s work focuses on the intersection of electrochemistry, machine learning, and materials design for advanced battery technologies.
Dr. Yi Cui: A Stanford University professor, Cui’s extensive research encompasses next-gen battery technologies, from lithium-metal to water-in-salt electrolyte systems, striving for more efficient and sustainable energy storage.
Dr. Kristin Persson: As the director of the Materials Project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Persson utilizes advanced computational methods to discover new materials for energy storage applications.
Dr. Jeff Dahn: Working in collaboration with Tesla, Dahn’s research at Dalhousie University aims to improve the lifespan and reliability of lithium-ion batteries, making them more viable for long-term applications like electric cars.
