Yet-Ming Chiang

Yet-Ming Chiang is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Co-Director of the Center for Electrification and Decarbonization of Industry (CEDI). He holds over 110 patents and has authored more than 300 scientific articles, focusing on energy storage, battery technology, and decarbonization solutions. Chiang’s research has led to the creation of eight climate-focused startups, including Form Energy (iron-air batteries) and Sublime Systems (low-carbon cement), collectively raising over $2.5 billion in funding. His work spans batteries, electric aviation, and industrial decarbonization, aiming to address global climate challenges through scalable technologies.

Education: Ph.D. in Ceramics from MIT (1985), joined MIT faculty and achieved tenure at 32. Research Group: ~25 members including graduate students and postdocs. Key Projects: Electrochemical materials for energy storage, novel battery architectures, and sustainable industrial processes. Notable Contributions: Pioneered high-capacity battery systems, developed low-cost decarbonization technologies, and advanced materials science for renewable energy integration.

His startups include Form Energy (long-duration energy storage), Sublime Systems (green cement), and Propel Aero (electric aircraft engines). Chiang serves as Chief Science Officer in several ventures and actively pursues innovations in critical minerals extraction and geologic hydrogen. His research emphasizes electrifying industrial processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, leveraging materials science for sustainable solutions.