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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Register for June 16 seminar The ECS Detroit Section invites you to register for “ARPA-E EVs4ALL – Introduction of a current Initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy” on June 16 at Nissan Technical Center North America. Program Performers presenting at the event are from ARPA-E, University of Maryland, Zeta Energy Corp, Ohio State University, and Tyfast. Pre-registration by June 14 is required.

The Electrochemical Society hosted Dr. Toby Bond’s webinar, “The Complex and Spatially Heterogeneous Nature of Degradation in Heavily Cycled Li-ion Cells,” on April 23, 2025. A live Question and Answer (Q&A) session followed. Dr. Bond’s written answers to some questions not addressed during the broadcast follow. Note: Registration is required to view the webinar replay. More information about Dr. Bond and the webinar abstract are here. 

In celebration of its ninth annual Free the Science Week (April 6-14, 2025), The Electrochemical Society (ECS) again took down the paywall to the entire ECS Digital Library. For the duration of the week, readers had unrestricted access to almost 440,000 articles and abstracts, producing swells in ECS page visits and content usage that attest to the enduring relevance and value of the open access initiative. Downloads from the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES), ECS Journal of Solid State Science…
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Dr. Kent Zheng, Assistant Professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, is making significant strides in electrochemical research and editorial leadership. Since joining UT Austin in early 2024, he has been at the forefront of developing sustainable battery technologies, focusing on lithium-free systems utilizing zinc and aluminum, and exploring iron-based materials with water-based electrolytes to promote environmental sustainability.​ In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Zheng serves as an Associate Editor for…
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Dr. Kyeong-Seok Oh is the winner of the 2025 Korea Section Student Award for his seminal contributions to the development of single-ion conducting solid state hybrid electrolytes and scalable battery technologies, advancing ionic conductivity, interfacial stability and processability, and demonstrating exceptional leadership in energy storage innovation. Join us in congratulating Kyeong-Seok!

Kyle C. Smith Associate Professor, Mechanical Science and Engineering University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Date: May 7, 2025 Time: 1300-1400h ET