Yair Ein-Eli Email & Phone Number

I am a dedicated and accomplished professor at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, specializing in Materials Science and Engineering with a robust background in both academic and professional spheres. With over two decades of experience, my work focuses on the development of materials for batteries and fuel cells systems, corrosion science, and electroplating.Academic Journey:PhD in Chemistry from Bar-Ilan University (1995)BSc in Chemistry from Bar-Ilan University (1990)Since 2001, I have held various positions at the Technion, advancing from Senior Lecturer to my current role as a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.Professional Experience:Head of R&D Division at Electric-Fuel Ltd., Bet Shemesh, Israel (1998-2001)Post-doctoral Fellow at Covalent Associates, Inc., Woburn MA, USA (1995-1998)Teaching & Research:I teach undergraduate courses in Electrochemistry, Corrosion and Protection, and Electroplating and Finishing Methods.I lead graduate courses in High Energy Density Electrochemical Systems and Clean Energy Technologies.My research interests include materials for energy storage systems and advanced electrochemical technologies.Technion Activities:Director of Technion’s Materials Engineering Center (2015-2016)Dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (2018-2022)Currently, I co-head the Israel National Institute for Energy Storage.Editorial & Professional Roles:Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Solid State ElectrochemistryFormer Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Topical Editor for the same journalBoard member of the Israeli Electrochemical SocietyAdvisory Roles:In addition to my academic and research roles, I have held advisory positions in several top leading renewable energy companies, including:Electreon (2014-2024)Bright Source (2013-2023)Bio Technology General Israel (2016-2020)Doral (2020-2024)Lool VC (2020-2023)Mobilion VC (2020-2023)SolarGik (2021-2023)TecPetrol SA (2023-2024)and many othersAwards & Honors:IVS Excellence Research Award (2018)Uzi and Michal Halevi Award for Innovative Applied Engineering (2017)Cooper Prize for Academic and Research Excellence (2015)Professional Memberships:The Electrochemical Society (ECS)National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE)The Israeli Chemical Society (ICS)