Jacob Jorne
University of Rochester
Professor of Chemical Engineering
(585) 275-4584
Please describe your experience with NY-BEST:
Jacob Jorne was the first (1968) with Charles Tobias at UC Berkeley to discovere propylene carbonate and to investigate the electrochemical behavior of lithium and the rest of the alkali metals in propylene carbonate. This led to the development of the lithium and lithium-ion batteries which are currently the cornerstone for the US economic recovery and independence. Jacob Jorne was also the first (1974) to develop the concept of flow batteries and is recognized for his contributions to the fundamental and applied research in flow batteries, for load leveling and storage of electricity in the electric grid.
Please describe your experience with the Battery & Energy Storage Industry:
Currently Jacob Jorne continues to make significant contributions to the development of fuel cells for transportation. He and his graduate students are collaborating with General Motors on the development of hydrogen fuel cells. Through fundamental research his research group has been able to reduce the amount and cost of platinum catalyst and to extend the life of the fuel cells. He continues to work on the development of lithium-air battery for transportation.
Please describe why you would be a good candidate for the board:
Jacob Jorne is highly recognized for the impact of his teachings in the area of electrochemistry and energy conversion and storage. His former students occupy leadership positions in the energy and semiconductor industries. For his breakthrough discoveries mentioned above and for the impact of his teachings Jacob Jorne received the prestigious Carl Wagner Memorial Award and the Battery Research award, both from the Electrochemical Society. Throughout his career, Jacob Jorne has demonstrated a far reaching scientific vision by pioneering research that is currently of the highest economical and social importance.
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