EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 1H 10M
Mercouri Kanatzidis - Albert Einstein World Award of Science Recipient | National Champion Radio
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Mercouri Kanatzidis joins us for a deep conversation on chemistry, Novel solar cell technology , and how his research has contributed to the discovery of novel materials and formed unique structures and compositions. A 2025 Albert Einstein World Award of Science Recipient, Kanatzidis was recognized for his pioneering work in halide perovskite semiconductors and solar photovoltaic material.Now, Kanatzidis is a Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of chemistry and professor of materials science and engineering at Northwestern University and Senior Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory.In the past, he has won the Samson Prime MInister’s Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation as well as the ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry. His work has impacted solar and fuel technology in addition to his research on nanotechnology. WATCH / LISTEN• Inside the Albert Einstein World Award of Science Recipient | Mercouri Kanatzidis (https://youtu.be/eceOJEfY5-g)CONNECT WITH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSTWITTER / X: https://x.com/Nat_ChampionsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nat_championsSUBSTACK: https://nationalchamps.substack.com/
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Mercouri Kanatzidis joins us for a deep conversation on chemistry, Novel solar cell technology , and how his research has contributed to the discovery of novel materials and formed unique structures and compositions. A 2025 Albert Einstein World Award of Science Recipient, Kanatzidis was recognized for his pioneering work in halide perovskite semiconductors and solar photovoltaic material.Now, Kanatzidis is a Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of chemistry and professor of materials science and engineering at Northwestern University and Senior Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory.In the past, he has won the Samson Prime MInister’s Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation as well as the ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry. His work has impacted solar and fuel technology in addition to his research on nanotechnology. WATCH / LISTEN• Inside the Albert Einstein World Award of Science Recipient | Mercouri Kanatzidis (https://youtu.be/eceOJEfY5-g)CONNECT WITH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSTWITTER / X: https://x.com/Nat_ChampionsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nat_championsSUBSTACK: https://nationalchamps.substack.com/
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