Gerard Bree

The Electrochemical Society hosted the live webinar “Is LMFP the next big thing for EV batteries?,” by Gerard Bree (University of Warwick), on June 24, 2026. A live question and answer session followed. Answers to some questions not addressed during the broadcast follow.

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One of Nobel laureate Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham’s earliest memories of ECS (he’s been a member for more than 50 years!) dates back to receiving a Young Author Award: “…when I got a Young Author Award and went to the Shamrock Hotel in Houston, the reception was around the pool, and the Texas Rangers came on their horses. And that was amazing!”^{1, 2}

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Congratulations to the spring ECS award recipients! These distinguished individuals have demonstrated exceptional achievement and made meaningful contributions to the fields of electrochemistry and solid state science. Their dedication, innovation, and commitment are an inspiration to the broader community.

Their accomplishments will be formally recognized at the 250th ECS Meeting in Calgary, Canada, as well as at select upcoming ECS Section Meetings.

Join us in celebrating their impact on the scientific community. The Society looks forward to honoring their continued success.

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David Kwabi, Yale University

The ECS New England Section invites you to its June 2026 Section Meeting on June 23, 2026, at Northeastern University. 

The event includes a presentation by David Kwabi (Yale University), a buffet dinner, and networking.  

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Markus Schilling

Markus Schilling  
Technische Universität München

The Electrochemical Society hosted “Cobalt Dissolution from PtxCo/C Cathode Catalysts in PEM fuel cells: In Situ Quantification and Removal Methods,” a webinar by Markus Schilling (Technische Universität München), on April 15, 2026. A live Question and Answer session followed. Some questions not addressed during the broadcast are answered below.

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Proposals due on May 22, 2026

Are you advancing research in green energy technologies? There’s still time to apply for the ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship as the proposal deadline has been extended to May 22, 2026.

Offered through a collaboration between The Electrochemical Society and Toyota Research Institute of North America, this highly regarded fellowship provides a minimum of $50,000 to support innovative work in areas such as batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen, and other sustainable energy solutions. The program is open to applicants based in Canada, Europe, Mexico, and the United States.

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