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Jihui Yang is a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, specializing in thermoelectric energy storage materials. His research emphasizes the design, synthesis, testing, and understanding of advanced thermoelectric materials and Li-ion battery materials for energy conversion and storage. He has authored approximately 100 papers and holds 19 patents, showcasing his significant contributions to the field. With a robust funding background, he has partaken in numerous partnerships for battery research with the Department of Energy and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Jihui is a fellow of the American Physical Society and has received several awards, including the Campbell Award from GM R&D and the INCITE award from the Department of Energy. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Michigan and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Physics from Wayne State University and Fudan University, respectively. His research has implications for energy efficiency and advanced materials, making him a key figure in the study of materials science, particularly in thermoelectric applications and energy storage solutions.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Overseeing academic strategies and initiatives within the College of Engineering.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Leading research and academic programs in ceramic engineering.
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