IAGE Outstanding Researcher Award

The IAGE Outstanding Researcher Award recognizes outstanding scientific work in green energy research by a world-leading scientist or engineer. The award recipient must have demonstrated exceptional contribution to the green energy research community.

Nominations are now open for Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, and please send your nomination package to the Chair of the Honours and Awards Committee - Dr. Jing Shi (jing.shi@uc.edu) before March 31, 2025.

2024 Recipient

Dr. Tianshou Zhao, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Citation: For outstanding contributions made to the advancement of energy storage technology, specifically in long-duration storage flow cell technologies, including fuel cells, redox flow batteries, metal-air batteries, and e-fuel energy storage systems.

2023 Recipient

Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Professor, Ontario Tech University
Citation: For exceptional contributions made to the state of the art of sustainable energy technologies focused on sustainable communities and cities, district energy systems, green buildings, and innovative technologies related to renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen and ammonia energy, and waste to energy.

2022 Recipient

Dr. Piotr Zelenay, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Citation: For outstanding research and advancement of knowledge in fuel cells, electrochemical energy, and green energy systems.