This event took place at CERAWeek 2026.
Research and development of advanced materials offers considerable potential to provide disruptions to support energy efficiency or reduce embodied carbon. Applications could be widespread, for example supporting energy storage, advanced nuclear, building construction and insulation, AI chips or heat management. What are the most promising advanced materials for low-carbon energy applications? How might these advances support operational and energy or efficiency and sustainability What kinds of support are needed to drive innovation in these materials to commercial scale?
Panelists:
- Y. Shirley Meng, Founding Faculty Director, Energy Technologies Initiative; Liew Family Professor in Molecular Engineering, UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
- Matteo Pasquali, Director, Carbon Hub; A.J. Hartsook Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering
- Mark Eramo, Strategic Advisor, S&P Global
- William McDonough, Chief Executive, McDonough Innovation