The Electrochemical Society (ECS) proudly celebrates the remarkable service and scholarly contributions of Dr. Nae-Lih (Nick) Wu of National Taiwan University. A dedicated ECS member since 2001, Dr. Wu is an active participant in the ECS Battery Division and valued member of the ECS Taiwan Section. An influential voice in our community for over two decades, his ECS colleagues know him affectionately as “Nick.” As Dr. Wu approaches the conclusion of his distinguished 12-year term as an Associate Editor for…
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    The Electrochemical Society hosted “Development and Application of a 3-Electrode Setup for the Operando Detection of Side Reactions in Li-Ion Batteries,” a live webinar by Lennart Reuter and Leonhard J. Reinschlüssel (Technische Universität München), on August 6, 2025. A live Question and Answer session followed. Answers to some of the questions not addressed during the broadcast follow. Registration is required to view the webinar replay.

We’re thrilled to recognize one of the top-read articles in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES): “Changes in Structure and Ionic Resistance of Lithium-Ion Battery Graphite Electrodes – Part I: Impact of Formation and SEI” by Jonas L. S. Dickmanns, Lennart Reuter, Robert Morasch, Filippo Maglia, Roland Jung, and Hubert A. Gasteiger. This study dives into the structural evolution of graphite electrodes during the formation process of lithium-ion batteries—particularly the development of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). The authors…
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Battery Division Early Career Award Sponsored by Neware Technology Limited Wednesday, October 15 | 1430h Salon A-4 (Lower Level, Hilton Chicago) Replacing Inactive Components to Improve Li- and Na-ion Cells By Michael Metzger Michael Metzger is the Herzberg-Dahn Chair for Advanced Battery Research and a Professor of Physics at Dalhousie University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on Modern Physics, Sustainable Energy, and Advanced Energy Storage. At Dalhousie, Dr. Metzger leads a diverse group of young researchers who work…
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  Carl Wagner Memorial Award Tuesday, October 14 | 1600h Conference Room 4C (Fourth Floor, Hilton Chicago) Electrochemical Approaches for Chemical Manufacturing by Paul J. A. Kenis Paul J. A. Kenis is a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) where he holds the Elio E. Tarika Endowed Chair. He presently serves as Director of the School of Chemical Sciences. His research focuses on (1) electrochemical approaches for chemical manufacturing including ammonia oxidation and…
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  Presenters: Lennart Reuter and Leonhard J. Reinschlüssel Technische Universität München (TUM) Date: August 6, 2025 Time: 1000-1100h ET

Nomination deadline: Nominations are not accepted. Presented: In the anniversary year that an institutional partner reaches a milestone level. The Society began recognizing long-term supporters with Leadership Circle Awards in the fall of 2002. The award honors and thanks our partners in electrochemistry and solid state science in the year that they reach a participation milestone level. Recipient qualifications Recipients are institutional partners in good standing honored for their loyal support. Award The award consists of: Commemorative plaque; Recognition on...
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Thank you to the 248th ECS Meeting Exhibitors! Exhibitors showcase some of industry’s greatest innovations, including cutting-edge instruments, materials, systems, publications, and software, as well as other products and services. Don’t miss the opportunity for face-to-face time with industry experts. Exhibitors A | B | C | E | G | H | I | M | N | P | R | S | V Literature Display Tables Admiral Instruments Booth 400 Mark Sholin mark@admiralinstruments.com 4666 S. Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282 USA Office:…
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The Electrochemical Society (ECS) named 12 members to the 2025 Class of Fellows of The Electrochemical Society. This designation was established in 1989 to recognize advanced individual technological contributions to electrochemistry and solid state science and technology, and for service to the Society. These members are recognized for scientific achievements, leadership, and active participation in the Society. Each year, up to 15 renowned scientists and engineers are chosen by their peers for this honor. The 2025 ECS Fellows are (listed alphabetically):…
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Congratulations to the spring 2025 ECS award winners, individuals who made notable contributions to their respective fields. The spring 2025 award winners receive recognition at an upcoming ECS biannual or section meeting.  ECS Society Awards Carl Wagner Memorial Award – Paul Kenis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Olin Palladium Award – Arumugam Manthiram, University of Texas at Austin Bruce Deal and Andy Grove Young Author Award – José Lopez Ninantay, Georgia Institute of Technology Norman Hackerman Young Author Award –…
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