Shirley Meng, CNRS Chimie Ambassador, Visits ICMCB

The University of Chicago professor will present a seminar on energy storage in Pessac on October 30, 2027.

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On October 30, 2027, the ICMCB in Pessac will host Shirley Meng, CNRS Chimie Ambassador, for a seminar on energy storage.

On Friday, October 30, 2027, at 11 a.m., the Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry of Bordeaux (ICMCB) will welcome Shirley Meng, the ambassador for CNRS Chimie. This visit marks the beginning of her tour of French laboratories.
A Professor of Molecular Engineering at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering of the University of Chicago and Vice President (Industry) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Shirley Meng is a recognized specialist in materials for energy storage. Her research focuses on the fundamental mechanisms governing battery performance and aging, and explores innovative solutions to improve their efficiency and durability.
During her visit to Pessac, she will deliver a seminar titled « From Lithium to Sodium – and What’s Next for Energy Storage? ». The ICMCB invites the scientific, academic, and industrial community from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region to attend this event.
Based on information from the official source: ICMCB – Institut de chimie de la matière condensée de Bordeaux (13/10/2026)