Professor Zhong Lin Wang is a world-renowned physicist and pioneer in nanotechnology, particularly in the development of nanogenerators for energy harvesting. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Arizona State University in 1987 and currently holds the prestigious positions of Hightower Chair in Materials Science and Engineering, Regents' Professor and College of Engineering Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is also the Director of the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems.

Prof. Wang is celebrated as the "father of nanogenerators" for his groundbreaking innovations in piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators, which convert mechanical energy from environmental and biological sources into electrical energy. These revolutionary technologies have advanced self-powered systems for applications in personal electronics, sensor networks, biomedical devices and environmental monitoring, establishing foundational principles for energy harvesting.

Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Wang has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, reflecting his monumental contributions to nanotechnology and energy science. Notable honors include:

·       The Albert Einstein World Award of Science (2019) for pioneering work in nanogenerators and self-powered systems.

·       The ENI Award in Energy Frontiers (2020) for advancing energy harvesting technologies.

·       The James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials (2014) from the American Physical Society, acknowledging his achievements in new material development.

·       The Global Energy Prize (2023) for inventing triboelectric nanogenerators, enabling autonomous systems and large-scale blue energy harvesting.

Prof. Wang’s work has profoundly influenced energy science and nanotechnology, driving innovations that address global challenges in sustainable energy and technology development.