A legacy of innovation and dedication in electrochemistry

Since joining The Electrochemical Society (ECS) as a member in 1984, Dr. Robert G. Kelly has exemplified what it means to be a pioneer in the field of electrochemistry. As Editor-in-Chief of ECS’s membership magazine, The Electrochemical Society Interface, since 2018, Dr. Kelly has been instrumental in shaping our community’s conversation and direction. His lifelong commitment to advancing scientific research, dynamic leadership at ECS, and extraordinary contributions to both academia and industry, truly deserve celebrating.

Prof. Kelly holds the prestigious titles of Associate Chair for Operations, AT&T Professor of Engineering, and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia (UVA) which he joined in 1990. As Co-Director of the Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering, he leads innovative research projects that advance the fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes and translate into practical applications such as the development of embeddable corrosion micro-instruments and the use of microfabrication methods to study localized corrosion. His research has  contributed to significant advances in corrosion science and been pivotal in addressing real-world challenges such as corrosion in aging aircraft and infrastructure. (more…)

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.

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Register for January 30 seminar presented by Nicholas A. Kotov

The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Composites from Aramid Nanofibers for Batteries” presented by Nicholas A. Kotov (University of Michigan) on January 31 at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

Dr. Kotov is the Joseph B. and Florence V. Cejka Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He has appointments in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science and engineering, macromolecular science and engineering, and the Biointerfaces Institute. 

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Pre-registration is required.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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It’s time for ECS’s annual officer elections which shape our organization’s leadership for the coming year. We will elect a new President and Third Vice President, each integral to the Society’s continued growth and success.

Voting opens on January 15. We encourage all ECS members to participate in choosing our next leaders. Your vote is essential in determining the Society’s future direction. Best of luck to all the candidates, and thank you to our members for making their voices heard!

Below you can read each candidate’s biography and candidacy statement, followed by voting instructions.

Candidate for President | Candidates for third Vice President

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Hydro-Québec’s Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage is a world-class innovation hub in the field of battery materials for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications, both stationary and mobile.

The Center’s efforts focus on advanced lithium-ion batteries and solid state batteries. Its know-how, impressive intellectual property portfolio, and leading-edge facilities draw interest from around the world and make it an essential partner for major industry players involved in the development of tomorrow’s battery materials and technologies.

The Center of Excellence is reinventing energy for the electrified world of the future through its research on a number of fronts: battery materials, electrodes, electrochemical cells, modules, and battery packs. Our aim is to develop ultra-high-performance battery technologies and storage systems that will accelerate transportation electrification and make it possible to bring more renewables onto power grids, on a global scale. If we want to leave a viable planet to future generations, the time to act is now.

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