Alexei Kornyshev

Alexei Kornyshev is a Professor of Chemical Physics at the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. He has held significant research and academic positions across Europe, including at the Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry in Moscow, Jülich Research Center in Germany, and Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf. His long-standing scientific collaboration with the University of Tartu was recognized in 2023 with an honorary doctorate in natural sciences.

His research interests include electron and proton transfer, hydration, electrical double layers, polymer and solid electrolytes, fuel cells (PEFC/DMFC, SOFC), supercapacitors, DNA biophysics, ionic liquids, molecular machines, and electrochemical metamaterials. His work bridges theoretical physical chemistry with practical applications in energy and nanotechnology.

Over his prolific career, Kornyshev has published more than 300 original articles and over 30 reviews in leading journals, authored three books, and holds several patents. His recent research focuses on interdisciplinary topics such as optofluidics, nanophotonics, and chiral electrochemistry, indicating a sustained and evolving research trajectory.

• Electrochimica Acta Gold Medal
• Geoffrey Barker Electrochemistry Medal
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration Award, Royal Society of Chemistry
• Humboldt Prize in Electrochemistry and Physical Chemistry
• Honorary Doctorate, University of Tartu (2023)

Kornyshev has mentored numerous researchers throughout his career and has led major research groups, including the Fuel Cell Fundamentals Group at Jülich and the Department of Theoretical Physical Chemistry. He has been involved in international collaborations and initiated the Baltic Sea countries’ electrochemistry conferences, contributing significantly to the global electrochemistry community. While specific grant details are not listed, his sustained research output and leadership roles suggest substantial funding support.

He is associated with leading research institutions and has played a key role in advancing theoretical frameworks in electrochemistry and energy materials. His work continues to influence both academic and applied research in chemical physics and sustainable energy technologies.