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Zhenan Bao is the K. K. Lee Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Materials Science and Engineering and Chemistry. She chairs the Department of Chemical Engineering and leads the Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative (eWEAR). Her research focuses on advanced materials for energy storage, wearable electronics, and sustainable chemistry.
Education: PhD in Chemistry (1995) and MS in Chemistry (1993), both from the University of Chicago. Prior to Stanford, she was at Bell Labs, becoming a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff.
Research interests include polymer design for lithium batteries, self-healing materials, and bio-inspired electronics. Her work bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology. Over 700 publications and 100+ patents reflect her prolific contributions.
Recent articles highlight breakthroughs in lithium metal battery interfaces, electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia, and stretchable electronic skins. These studies advance energy storage, environmental remediation, and wearable technology.
- Awards: VinFuture Innovator Prize (2022), L’Oréal UNESCO Award (2017), AAAS Fellowship
- Leadership: Board member of the Camille and Dreyfus Foundation, editorial roles at Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, and others
- Industry: Co-founder of C3 Nano Co. and PyrAmes, developing commercial materials solutions
Labs/Teams: eWEAR integrates multidisciplinary efforts in soft bioelectronics. Her group collaborates with Stanford’s ChEM-H, Precourt Institute, and Bio-X.
