Yan Wang is the William Smith Foundation Dean’s Professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He studies fundamental electrochemistry and electrochemistry-based technologies including fuel cell and electrolyzer recycling, electrolysis, lithium ion batteries, cathode materials, anode materials, solid electrolyte, battery recycling, etc. He has published 129 peer-reviewed papers, has 12 granted patents and applied more than 25 patents and co-founded Ascend Elements Inc, and AM Batteries Inc. Both companies were among those recognized on Time Inc.’s list of America’s Top Greentech Companies for 2024 – 250 companies that are taking action and reducing environmental impact. His research is currently being funded by DOE, NSF, Army Research Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Mass Clean Energy Center, and a few companies.