Amit Goyal

Member, National Academy of Engineering (NAE)

Amit Goyal is a prominent academic and researcher, currently serving as a SUNY Distinguished Professor and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo (UB), part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. He is the founding director of the RENEW Institute (Research & Education in Energy, Environment & Water), which he led from January 2015 until July 2021. The institute focuses on interdisciplinary research addressing critical global challenges related to energy, environment, and water resources.1 3 6

Educational Background

Goyal has an extensive educational background:

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (1986)
Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Rochester (1988)
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Rochester (1991)
Executive MBA from Purdue University
International Executive MBA from Tilburg University, Netherlands
Executive business training from MIT Sloan School of Management.1 3 6

Research and Contributions

Goyal's research interests are vast, encompassing:

Advanced electronic and energy materials, including high-temperature superconductors
Clean energy technologies
Plastics recycling and innovation.1 3 4

He has authored over 350 publications and holds more than 85 patents, making significant contributions to fields such as superconductivity and photovoltaics. His work has earned him recognition as one of the most cited authors in high-temperature superconductivity between 1999 and 2009.1 3

Honors and Memberships

Amit Goyal is a member of prestigious organizations including:

National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Inventors He has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and engineering, including the University at Buffalo President's Medal for his outstanding service to the university.1 2 5

Current Roles

In addition to his role at RENEW, Goyal is also the director of the New York State Center of Excellence in Plastics Recycling Research & Innovation, which aims to advance recycling technologies and develop markets for recycled plastics.1 3 6

Overall, Amit Goyal's work is characterized by a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at solving pressing environmental challenges through innovative research and education.