The Inaugural Symposium on Sustainable and Green Electrochemical Science and Technology (SGEST) - 1st Edition

Engagement of World-renowned Professors: (ii) Prof Yury Gogotsi, a Distinguished University and Trustee Chair Professor of Materials Science at Drexel University
About Prof. Yury Gogotsi
Yuri Gogotsi serves as a Distinguished University and Trustee Chair Professor of Materials Science at Drexel University. He's also the director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute. A globally recognized figure in materials science, Prof. Gogotsi's expertise lies in carbon-based nanomaterials, energy storage, and MXenes.
In 2000, Prof. Gogotsi became a part of the Drexel University faculty. He founded the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute in 2014. Furthermore, he co-founded NanoXplore and XG Sciences, companies that harness his research to innovate new materials.
Globally Renowned for his work in carbon-based nanomaterials, Gogotsi's contributions have profoundly influenced energy storage. He introduced the use of MXenes in energy storage applications. With over 800 publications in peer-reviewed journals, he stands as a frequently cited scholar in his field.
Numerous accolades grace Prof. Gogotsi's career, such as the MRS Medal, the Materials Today Innovation Award, and the Horizon Prize. He's a Fellow of institutions like the American Chemical Society, the Materials Research Society, and the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a proud member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Beyond research, Prof. Gogotsi engages in public outreach. He speaks regularly at conferences and has penned popular articles detailing his work. He authored the book "Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion."
Awards and Honors:
• MRS Medal (2021)
• Materials Today Innovation Award (2021)
• Horizon Prize (2021)
• Chemistry of Materials Award, American Chemical Society (2021)
• International Ceramics Prize, World Academy of Ceramics (2020)
• George Gamow Award, Russian-American Science Association (2020)
• Fellow, European Academy of Sciences (2019)
• Citation Laureate, Clarivate Analytics (2018)
• R&D 100 Awards, R&D Magazine (2008, 2011, 2013)
• I.N. Frantsevich Prize, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (2006)