Celebrating the Inaugural 2021 Pioneers in Energy Research

Q&A with Professor Vivian Yam

“…Energy & Fuels has announced the "Pioneers in Energy Research" (PIERs) program that honors prominent scientists who have made pioneering contributions to the field of energy research. 1 Professor Vivian Yam (The University of Hong Kong) has been selected as the 2021 PIER in the field of solar energy and conversion of light for her outstanding contribution to the area of light-emitting materials/devices. 2 Below, Professor Yam answers our questions about her scientific journey and gives advice to fellow researchers.…”

2021 Pioneers in Energy Research: Javier Bilbao

“…Energy & Fuels has established annual Pioneers in Energy Research (PIERs) for honoring highly influential scientists who have made pioneering contributions to respective fields of energy research. 1 Professor Javier Bilbao (University of Basque Country, Spain) has been selected as the first PIER in the field of bioenergy, biofuels, and biorefinery for his outstanding contribution to the area of biomass and waste conversion.…”

2021 Pioneers in Energy Research: Alan Marshall

“…In celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Energy & Fuels launched an annual recognition of Pioneers in Energy Research (PIERs) to honor distinguished researchers who have made significant fundamental contributions in their respective fields of energy research . Professor Alan G. Marshall has been selected as the inaugural 2021 PIER in the field of fossil fuels for his outstanding contribution to the area of petroleum research.…”