John R. Scully

John R. Scully is the Charles Henderson Chaired Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He serves as Co-Director of the Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering and leads the Scully Research Group. His research focuses on understanding corrosion mechanisms, particularly hydrogen embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, and localized corrosion in advanced alloys. Scully holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (1980-1987).

• Educations: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Materials Science & Engineering), Johns Hopkins University
• Key Roles: Department Chair, Center Co-Director, Defense Science Board Task Force Member

Research Interests

Dr. Scully's work spans surface science, high-temperature materials, computational modeling, and corrosion-resistant alloy design. He investigates materials for transportation and nuclear applications, including anti-microbial alloys and compositionally complex alloys (CCAs). His research emphasizes sustainable infrastructure and mitigating corrosion-induced failures in critical systems.

Awards & Recognition

• NACE T.J. Hull Award (2018)
• Electrochemical Society Fellow (2005)
• W.R. Whitney Award (2012)
• Multiple teaching and leadership awards from UVA and professional societies

Grants & Projects

Leads a $4.3M DARPA-funded project to develop corrosion-resistant coatings and alloys for naval systems. Collaborates on nuclear waste container corrosion studies and antimicrobial alloy applications.

Labs & Teams

Directs the Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering and oversees the Scully Research Group, focusing on interdisciplinary corrosion solutions.