Read about the 2023 winners, runners up, and honorable mention recipients of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) Postdoctoral Recognition Award.
Winner
Audrey Taylor, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
This award recognizes Dr. Audrey Taylor for her work in the mitigation and diagnosis of pin-hole formation in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, her work has focused on early onset failures of PEMFCs within the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck Consortium (M2FCT). Taylor has been successful in developing fabrication methodology to mitigate pin-holes and to enhance the durability of PEMFCs. Taylor has 12 peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for her research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) efforts.
Audrey Taylor's award presentation: Mitigation and Diagnosis of Pin-Hole Formation in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Runners Up
Jason Keonhag Lee, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
This award recognizes Dr. Jason Lee for his work in advanced porous-transport-layer interface design for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. Lee has developed a novel concept of ionomer-free and recyclable porous transport electrode for PEM electrolyzers, allowing for recycle and reuse of components for PEM electrolysis. Lee has six peer-reviewed publications, has received numerous awards for his RD&D efforts, and has one patent pending.
Jason Lee's award presentation: Advanced Porous-Transport-Layer Interface Design for PEM Electrolyzers
Wipula Liyanage, Los Alamos National Laboratory
This award recognizes Dr. Wipula Liyanage for his work in thin-film catalyst fuel cell electrodes with improved durability. Dr. Liyanage has contributed to numerous projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory, including the development of novel electrode structures and porous transport layers for fuel cells, electrolyzers, and reversible fuel cells. Liyanage has authored 19 peer-reviewed publications, has received numerous awards for his RD&D efforts, and holds one patent.
Wipula Liyanage's award presentation: Thin-Film Catalyst Fuel Cell Electrodes with Improved Durability
Honorable Mention
Arthur Dizon, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Andy Ko, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Clarence Ng, Argonne National Laboratory
Long Le, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory