Elton J. Cairns

Elton J. Cairns is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley, with a joint appointment as Director of the Energy and Environment Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory since 1978. His career spans research roles at General Electric, Argonne National Lab, and General Motors.

• Double BS in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (1955), Michigan Tech
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley

Research focuses on electrochemistry and energy conversion, contributing over 170 publications and 15 patents. His work has been recognized by induction into the Michigan Tech College of Sciences and Arts Academy in 1997.

Key Achievements

• Director, Energy and Environment Division (1978–present), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
• 15 patents and extensive publications in electrochemical systems