George Crabtree -- Renaissance Scientist for Energy Decarbonization

Decarbonization of energy generation, storage, and use is a major focus of research in the Department of Energy. George Crabtree was a leader in many areas of condensed matter physics, including his pioneering research in superconductivity. However, his impact may have been most profound in his leadership of strategic planning for basic research in many energy fields ranging from hydrogen and solar energy to energy storage and discovery science, including mesoscale science. Another of his passions was mentoring and ensuring an inclusive workplace. He was a true renaissance scientist, with exceptional enthusiasm and broad expertise that he applied in his personal research, strategic planning, and in leading the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research for the last decade. With his passing in January, he will be greatly missed. This presentation will summarize his legacy of impact and the current directions in the Office of Science for Energy Decarbonization