Nomination deadline: June 15, even years
Presented: Spring meeting, odd years
The John B. Goodenough Award was established in 2022 to recognize distinguished contributions to the fundamental and technological aspects of electrochemical materials science and engineering. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to materials innovations in the areas of batteries, solid ion conductors, fuel cells, transition-metal oxides, and/or magnetic materials.
Eligibility criteria
The recipient is:
- Distinguished for paradigm-shifting contributions in the fields of electrochemical and/or solid state science;
- Recognized for exceptionally creative experimental or theoretical studies that opened new directions in:
- Electrochemical energy storage;
- Electrocatalysis;
- Solid ion conductors and high-temperature materials for electrochemical devices;
- Magnetic materials and phenomena;
- Narrow band materials and phenomena (including oxides, sulfides, superconductors);
- Photoelectrochemistry and solar energy conversion.
ECS membership is not required.
Nomination guidelines
A complete nomination package includes:
- Completed electronic Award Nomination Form;
- At least two, but no more than five supporting letters (one page in length);
- List of publications and patents;
- List of professional and educational experience;
- Other documented contributions.
Nominations are considered in effect for two consecutive award cycles.
Award
The award consists of:
- Gold medal bearing the recipient’s name;
- Plaque bearing the recipient’s name and containing a bronze replica of the medal;
- USD $10,000;
- Complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion;
- Dinner in the recipient’s honor during the designated meeting;
- ECS Life Membership.
The recipient receives the award in person at the designated Society meeting.
Recipient obligations
At the designated Society meeting, the recipient delivers a general address on a subject related to the contributions for which the award is presented.
About John B. Goodenough
John B. Goodenough is the 2019 Nobel laureate in chemistry and internationally prominent solid state scientist, widely recognized for his role in developing the rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Questions
Contact awards@electrochem.org with questions or for more information.
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Recipients
Arumugam Manthiram (2023)
