Harry L. Tuller

Harry L. Tuller is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, affiliated with the School of Engineering. His research focuses on electroceramics and solid-state ionics, with applications in energy conversion, environmental sensing, and MEMS devices. He leads the Tuller Group, advancing technologies for fuel cells, batteries, and sensors.

Education: BS, MS (Electrical Engineering), and PhD (Solid-State Science and Engineering) from Columbia University.

Research Interests:

• Development of advanced ceramic materials for energy and environmental applications
• Optimization of fuel cells and sensors via novel fabrication techniques
• MEMS systems leveraging silicon carbide technology

Awards & Honors:

• Fellow, Materials Research Society (2022)
• Thomas Egleston Medal (2019)
• Docteur Honoris Causa (2004)
• Humboldt Research Award (1997–2002)
• Fellow, American Ceramics Society (1984)

Grants & Industry: Co-founder of Boston MicroSystems (pioneer in silicon carbide MEMS). Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Electroceramics and series editor for Electronic Materials: Science and Technology.

Labs/Teams: The Tuller Group at MIT, focused on interdisciplinary materials research for sustainable energy and advanced devices.