John Goodenough

Professor John Goodenough was a renowned chemist and inventor of the lithium-ion battery. He held academic positions at the University of Oxford (Department of Chemistry, former Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory) and the University of Texas at Austin (Department of Chemistry). His groundbreaking research revolutionized energy storage technologies.

Research Interests: Pioneered lithium-ion battery technology using LiCoO₂ cathodes, advanced inorganic chemistry, solid-state physics, and magnetic materials interactions. His work enabled portable electronics and modern energy systems.

Awards:

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2019) for lithium-ion battery development
• Royal Society of Chemistry National Chemical Landmark (2010) for Oxford's Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Legacy: Advised global researchers in battery science; his work inspired modern technologies. The Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory at Oxford remains a landmark of his contributions.