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Thomas A. Zawodzinski is the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair in Electrical Energy Storage, holding a joint appointment at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Previously, he served as the F. Alex Nason Professor of Engineering, Director of the Case Advanced Power Institute, and Ohio Eminent Scholar in Fuel Cells at Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on fuel cells, batteries, and energy storage materials, with expertise in electrochemical devices, NMR applications, and advanced functional materials.
Education: Ph.D. (Chemistry) from SUNY/Buffalo, specializing in electrochemical devices for energy applications. Professional roles include former Team Leader for Fuel Cells at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), where he led a comprehensive fuel cell program for automotive, stationary, and portable power applications.
Research Interests: Electrolytes and composite electrodes for fuel cells, fundamentals of energy storage materials, water management in fuel cells, and applications of NMR to chemical engineering problems. Notable contributions include advancements in PEM fuel cells, lithium batteries, and innovative electrolyte designs.
Awards and Recognition: ECS Energy Technology Division Research Award (2016), Royal Academy of Engineering Distinguished Visiting Fellowship (2015), and Ohio Eminent Scholar in Fuel Cells. Professional service includes leadership roles in ECS, AIChE, and ACS, as well as international collaborations such as the U.S.-China Bilateral Meeting on Energy.
Publications highlight cutting-edge work in energy storage systems, including redox flow batteries, solid-state electrolytes, and electrocatalytic materials. His research bridges fundamental science and applied engineering, addressing global energy challenges. Collaborations span institutions like Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge.
