Dr. Yury Gogotsi stands as a preeminent leader in the field of advanced materials science, renowned for his transformative contributions to nanotechnology and energy storage research. He currently serves as the Charles T. and Ruth M. Bach Distinguished University Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University, where he also directs the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, a position he has held since 2014. Dr. Gogotsi earned his MS and PhD in Physical Chemistry from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in 1984 and 1986 respectively, followed by pursuing postdoctoral research as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the University of Karlsruhe, a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellow at Tokyo Institute of Technology, and through fellowships at the University of Oslo and University of Tübingen. His distinguished career trajectory includes significant research positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago before joining Drexel University in 2000, where he rapidly ascended to become one of the institution's most influential scientific leaders.
Dr. Gogotsi's pioneering research has fundamentally reshaped the understanding and application of nanomaterials, most notably through his discovery of MXenes, a revolutionary class of two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides that have transformed energy storage technology. His work on carbon nanomaterials spans multiple breakthroughs including the first microscopic observation of water inside carbon nanotubes, the discovery of polygonal nanotubes (graphite polyhedral crystals), and innovative methods for tuning the structure and porosity of carbide-derived carbons. With an extraordinary H-index of 219 and over 250 research papers, his contributions to electrochemical capacitors and energy storage devices have established new paradigms in the field, resulting in more than 20 patents that have facilitated technological advancements with significant commercial applications. The global impact of his research is evidenced by his recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher in both Materials Science and Chemistry, with his work forming the foundation for numerous subsequent studies worldwide.
Beyond his research achievements, Dr. Gogotsi has profoundly influenced the scientific community through his leadership roles and commitment to advancing materials science education and collaboration. He serves as Editor of CARBON, one of the premier journals in the field, and sits on the editorial boards of several other influential publications, shaping the direction of research dissemination worldwide. His exceptional contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards including the S. Somiya Award from the International Union of Materials Research Societies, the R. Snow Award from the American Ceramic Society (awarded three times), and designation as a Citations Laureate in Physics by Clarivate Analytics. As a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Materials Research Society, American Ceramic Society, and the Electrochemical Society, Dr. Gogotsi continues to guide the next generation of materials scientists while his research group at Drexel actively develops novel nanomaterials with applications spanning energy storage, water purification, and advanced electronics, ensuring his enduring impact on both fundamental science and practical technological innovation.
