ISE Award Winners 2026

Electrochimica Acta Gold Medal 2026

Prof. Zhong-Qun Tian
Xiamen University, China
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The Electrochimica Acta Gold Medal 2026 is conferred upon Zhong-Qun Tian in recognition of his thorough and transformative contributions to electrochemistry. His pioneering work in electrochemical Raman spectroscopy, notably by extending it to Pt and Fe-group metals and by developing the SHINERS method, has enabled the study of materials previously inaccessible to conventional Raman techniques, providing unprecedented insights into the structure and dynamics of interfaces and interphases.

Tajima Prize

Prof. Kai Exner
Theoretical Catalysis and Electrochemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Elucidated reaction mechanisms and pH/potential-dependent selectivity trends in various electrocatalytic processes such as OER and CO2RR across diverse catalysts including metal oxides and MXenes, by leveraging advanced computational approaches such as density functional theory.

ISE Prize for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage of Division 3 in Honour of Bruno Scrosati

Prof. Michel Armand
CIC energiGUNE, Spain
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Michel Armand is awarded the 2026 ISE Prize for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage in Honour of Bruno Scrosati for his visionary and foundational contributions to modern electrochemical energy storage, including the rocking-chair battery concept, solid polymer electrolytes, advanced electrolyte salts and electrode materials that have shaped rechargeable battery technologies.

Zhaowu Tian Prize for Energy Electrochemistry

Prof. Iryna Zenyuk
University of California Irvine
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for important contributions to the field of hydrogen electrochemical technologies, chemical manufacturing, and overall energy conversion and storage, in particular for contributions towards understanding coupled transport and reaction kinetics in porous media with x-ray transmission and spectroscopy techniques.

Oronzio and Niccolò De Nora Foundation Young Author Prize of ISE

Mr. Filip Todorovski
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovenia
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Electrochemical assessment of contact pressure effects on durability of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells under dynamic operation, Electrochimica Acta 540 (2025) 147254

ISE Prize for Electrochemical Material Science – Energy

Prof. Johanna Schröder
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
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For pioneering contributions to electrochemical materials science through innovative approaches linking catalyst structure and performance under realistic conditions.

ISE Prize for Electrochemical Material Science – Corrosion

Dr. Bahram Vaghefinazari
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Germany
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A leading electrochemist advancing the understanding and control of corrosion and surface processes in magnesium alloys through innovative experimental methodologies and multiscale analysis.

Early Career Prize in Electroanalytical Chemistry of ISE Division 1 sponsored by Origalys

Dr. Slađana Đurđić
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia
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For an unwavering commitment to Analytical Electrochemistry and outstanding early-career achievements in pioneering cost-effective electroanalytical platforms that deliver high-impact, practical solutions for environmental, pharmaceutical, and bio-analytical sensing.

J. Heyrovsky Prize for Molecular Electrochemistry

Prof. Shelley Minteer
Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
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For advancing the fields of bioelectrochemistry and synthetic organic electrochemistry, focusing on decarbonizing chemical manufacturing and advancing sustainable energy conversion.

ISE-Elsevier Prize for Experimental Electrochemistry

Prof. Peter Strasser
TU Berlin
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For his pioneering contributions to combinatorial and high throughput electrochemical research tools enabling the rapid electrochemical synthesis and testing of compositions and formulations of a large number of catalyst.

ISE-Elsevier Prize for Applied Electrochemistry

Prof. Weiran Zhang
Nanyang Technological University
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In recognition of his original contributions to address limitations in advanced battery technologies, including solid-state battery operation at low pressure and near-room temperature, dendrite formation, and calendar ageing.

ISE-Elsevier Prize for Green Electrochemistry

Xianbiao Fu
National University of Singapore
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For pioneering work on the continuous-flow electrochemical ammonia synthesis using hydrogen as a sustainable proton source, therefore addressing limitations associated with sacrificial reagents, reactor operation, selectivity, and stability. Dr Xu Xianbiao’s work combines scientific originality with clear applications to decarbonise and decentralise ammonia production using renewable electricity.

Bioelectrochemistry Prize

Prof. Kenji Kano
Kyoto University, Japan
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In recognition of his outstanding and sustained contributions to bioelectrochemistry. His pioneering work on redox enzymes, direct electron transfer bioelectrocatalysis, biosensors, enzymatic biofuel cells, and bioreactors has significantly advanced both the fundamental understanding and practical applications of the field.

Brian Conway Prize in Physical Electrochemistry

Prof. Aicheng Chen
University of Guelph, Canada
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Significant contributions to physical electrochemistry and electrocatalysis spanning interfaces, nanomaterials, and in situ/operando approaches.

Early Career Prize in Bioelectrochemistry

Dr. Danbee Kim
Johns Hopkins University, USA
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In recognition for her research, development, and scale-up of bioelectrochemical systems and sustainable energy technologies with a particular focus on hydrogen and renewable energy production from waste biomass via microbial electrochemical systems combining microbiology, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering to address critical challenges in sustainable resource recovery and clean energy production.