Presented by Eranda Nikolla on May 20 Eranda Nikolla Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Wayne State University Date Thursday, May 20, 2021

Energy Technology Division Research Award The Emerging Research Needs of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Electrolysis Cells By Bryan Pivovar Bryan Pivovar is Senior Research Fellow and Electrochemical Engineering and Materials Chemistry Group Manager in the Chemistry and Nanosciences Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he oversees NREL’s electrolysis and fuel cell and materials R&D. A pioneer in several areas of fuel cell development, he has taken on leadership roles and organized workshops in the areas of subfreezing effects,…
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Allen J. Bard Award Electrochemistry of Platinum: New Views on an Old Problem By Marc Koper Marc Koper is Professor of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis at Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands. His research focuses on fundamental aspects of electrocatalysis, theoretical and computational electrochemistry, and electrochemical surface science, in relation to renewable energy and chemistry. Koper received his PhD from Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands, in 1994. His thesis explored nonlinear dynamics and oscillations in electrochemistry. Koper was an EU Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at…
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ECS Sensors Plus slated to launch in 2021 Pennington, NJ – The Electrochemical Society (ECS) seeks nominations for the founding Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of ECS Sensors Plus, a new journal being launched in 2021. The EIC, together with the Editorial Board, ensures the smooth operation and success of the Journal. Nomination submissions are accepted as of May 18, 2021, via the EIC Sensors Plus Nominations Form (available as of May 18) and must be received by September 1, 2021. Self nominations are encouraged….
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ECS Sensors Plus The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is seeking candidates to serve as the founding Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of ECS Sensors Plus, a journal in the process of being launched in 2021. ECS Sensors Plus is a multidisciplinary, open access journal that provides an international platform to publish high-quality impactful articles and promote scholarly communication and interactions among scientists, engineers, and technologists whose primary interests are focused on mechanisms, materials, structures, properties, performance, and characterization of sensing and detection devices and…
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Kelsey B. Hatzell Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Flowers Family Dean’s Faculty Fellow in Engineering Vanderbilt University, U.S.  Date: May 5, 2021 Time: 1300h EDT Sponsor: Hiden Analytical

Elton Cairns on life before, during, and after COVID-19 To round out our series, The ECS Community Adapts and Advances, we checked in with Past ECS President Elton J. Cairns, who has been a member of the Society since 1961. Over his 60+ years with ECS, he was active in the Niagara-Mohawk Section; served on many Society and division committees; was Battery division editor; held all the offices of the Physical Electrochemistry division (Chairman, 1981-1983); organized Society meeting symposia; and was elected…
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Monday, May 31, 1200-1300h EDT Monday, May 31, 1800-1900h CEST Tuesday, June 1, 0100-0200h JST  Invited presenters from funding organizations and government agencies provide their perspectives on current programs and strategies for securing funding and sustaining research activities at universities and other institutions on chemical and biosensors. Robert Déziel Deputy Director, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Dr. Robert Déziel has served as Deputy Director for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) since June…
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The ECS Dielectric Science and Technology (DS&T) Division is offering the prestigious Thomas D. Callinan Award in 2022. Nominations are invited and must be received by August 1, 2021. The award was established to encourage excellence in dielectric investigations, the preparation of high-quality science and technology papers and patents, and publication in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society. Outstanding contributions to the field of dielectric science and technology are also recognized. The winner is recognized at the 241st ECS Meeting…
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The ECS Detroit Section presents a free webinar on April 8 with Tobias Glossmann, Principal Systems Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, on “Batteries for the Future.” Glossmann’s presentation takes place during the section’s April meeting. No reservation is required to participate. Tobias Glossmann Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America Date: April 8, 2021 Schedule 1900-1915h EDT General Chapter Announcements and Introductions 1915-2015h EDT Presentation 2015-2030h EDT Closing Remarks Price: Free Access Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 946…
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