Gerbrand Ceder

Gerbrand Ceder is a distinguished scientist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in materials science, energy storage, and computational modeling. He is the founder of Berkeley Materials, LLC, a company he established in February 2019.1

Academic Career

Ceder holds the position of Daniel M Tellep Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, a role he has occupied since June 2015.1 Prior to this, he spent 25 years as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he held the R.P. Simmons Professor of Materials Science and Engineering position.2

Research Contributions

Professor Ceder is renowned for his pioneering work in:

1. High-throughput computational materials design
2. Development of novel lithium-ion battery technologies
3. Co-founding the Materials Project, an open-source online database of calculated material properties2

His research has significantly advanced the fields of alloy theory, oxide phase stability, high-temperature superconductors, and Li-battery materials. Ceder has published over 400 scientific papers and holds 25 current or pending U.S. patents.2

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to his academic pursuits, Ceder has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures:

1. Berkeley Materials, LLC: Founder (February 2019 - Present)1
2. Pellion Technologies: Founder, CEO (2009 - June 2012), and CTO (July 2012 - Present)1
3. Computational Modeling Consultants: Founder (2009 - 2010)1

Education

Ceder's educational background includes:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley (1988 - 1991)1
• Masters in Metallurgy and Applied Materials Science from KU Leuven, Belgium (1983 - 1988)1

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Ceder has received numerous accolades, including:

• Election to the National Academy of Engineering in 20172
• Materials Research Society (MRS) Gold Medal in 20092
• MRS Materials Theory Award in 20162
• Charles Hatchett Award for productive use of Nb in energy storage materials2

Gerbrand Ceder's work continues to drive innovation in materials science and energy storage, contributing significantly to the development of next-generation battery technologies and computational materials design methods.