Dr. Zhong Lin Wang: Based at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Wang’s pioneering work on nanogenerators has opened up novel avenues for harvesting energy from mechanical movements, including even subtle ones like body movements or the fluttering of a flag.
Prof. Steve Beeby: Operating out of the University of Southampton, Beeby is renowned for his research on piezoelectric and electromagnetic materials and their potential in energy harvesting, especially from ambient vibrations.
Dr. Reghu Menon: At the Indian Institute of Science, Menon’s work revolves around organic semiconductors and their applications in flexible energy harvesters and thermoelectric materials.
Prof. Sang-Woo Kim: Based at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, Kim has been instrumental in advancing research on wearable energy harvesters, using textile-based techniques and wearable piezoelectric devices.
Dr. Alireza Khaligh: From the University of Maryland, Khaligh’s focus is on integrated power electronics, with a particular emphasis on energy harvesting from ambient sources in vehicular and environmental contexts.
Prof. Dibin Zhu: Working at the University of Exeter, Zhu is deeply involved in research related to piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators, targeting the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical power.
Dr. Michael McAlpine: At the University of Minnesota, McAlpine’s interdisciplinary work merges materials science, 3D printing, and energy harvesting, with an aim to create innovative power solutions for wearables and medical devices.
Prof. Ya Yang: Operating out of the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Yang has been a driving force behind advancements in hybridized nanogenerators that combine solar and mechanical energy harvesting mechanisms.
Dr. Tomonori Morimoto: Based at the University of Tokyo, Morimoto’s work encompasses the development of flexible and stretchable energy harvesters, which can be integrated into a variety of wearable and embedded applications.
Prof. Daniel Inman: Working at the University of Michigan, Inman is known for his work on vibration energy harvesting, focusing on the development of adaptive structures that can harness ambient energy more effectively.
