Professor Doron Aurbach, trailblazer in electrochemistry, materials science, and surface chemistry, has had an impressive decade-long tenure as Technical Editor of the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) in the Battery and Energy Storage topical interest area. An active and valued member and leader of the Society, ECS Battery Division, and ECS Israel Section, he joined ECS in 1983 and is now a Life Member. His exciting career has significantly influenced energy storage and conversion technologies and he has played a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s direction in the battery space.
Doron Aurbach
Dr. Aurbach is Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Bar-Ilan University (BIU) where he heads the Electrochemistry Research Group. He is also a member of the BIU Senate, Director of the Energy Center at the BIU Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, leader of the Israel National Research Center for Electrochemical Propulsion, and former Chair of the Israel National Labs Accreditation Authority (2010-2016).
His 775 peer-reviewed publications with an h-index of 151 reflect the global impact of his work in intercalation processes, passivation phenomena, and advanced spectro-electrochemical techniques. Prof. Aurbach’s research helped advance critical developments in battery technology, influencing industry leaders worldwide.
Accolades
Throughout his celebrated career, Professor Aurbach has received numerous prestigious ECS recognitions, including the John B. Goodenough Award (2025), Allen J. Bard Award in Electrochemical Science (2017), Battery Division Research Award (2013), and Battery Division Technology Award (2005). He was named Fellow of The Electrochemical Society in 2008. These accolades highlight his outstanding contributions to the field of electrochemical energy storage and his dedication to advancing the Society’s mission.
As a leading figure in the electrochemical community, Professor Aurbach continues to inspire future generations of researchers. His unwavering commitment to scientific excellence, student upliftment, and innovation remains a driving force in shaping the future of energy storage technologies.
