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Leon L. Shaw is the Rowe Family Chair Professor in Sustainable Energy and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), affiliated with the Armour College of Engineering. He directs the Thermal Processing Technology Center (TPTC) and specializes in advanced materials for energy and structural applications. His research focuses on battery technologies (Li-ion, Na-ion, and flow batteries), hydrogen storage materials, and nanostructured materials synthesis using techniques like high-energy ball milling, sol-gel processing, and additive manufacturing.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, 1992
- M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, 1992
- M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Fuzhou University, China, 1987
- B.S. in Materials Engineering, Fuzhou University, China, 1980
Research Interests:
- Synthesis and fabrication of novel battery electrode materials (e.g., Li-ion, Na-ion, redox flow batteries)
- Hydrogen storage materials for fuel cells
- Nanostructured metals/ceramics for mechanical applications
- Advanced processing techniques (e.g., ball milling, additive manufacturing)
Awards:
- Fellow, International Association of Advanced Materials (2020)
- Illinois Researchers to Know (2020)
- MMAE Excellence in Research Award (2020)
- EU Academy of Sciences Membership (2019)
- Energy Award Lecture at European Advanced Materials Congress (2018)
Advising & Labs:
- Director of the Thermal Processing Technology Center (TPTC)
- Editorial roles in journals like Scientific Reports and Batteries
- Over 150 peer-reviewed publications and numerous keynote presentations
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