Goodenough identified and developed the critical cathode materials that provided the high-energy density needed to power electronics such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles. I am honored to have known and worked with John.” He will be truly missed among the scientific and engineering community, but he leaves a lasting legacy that will inspire generations of future innovators and researchers. “The world has lost an incredible mind and generous spirit. He took great pride in being a mentor to many graduate students and faculty members who benefitted from his wisdom and encouragement,” said Provost Sharon L. “Not only was John a tremendous researcher, he was also a beloved and highly regarded teacher. Throughout his tenure, his research continued to focus on battery materials and address fundamental solid-state science and engineering problems to create the next generation of rechargeable batteries. Cockrell Centennial Chair of Engineering and faculty positions in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Goodenough served as a faculty member in the Cockrell School of Engineering for 37 years, holding the Virginia H. John’s work and commitment to our mission are the ultimate reflection of our aspiration as Longhorns - that what starts here changes the world - and he will be greatly missed among our UT community.” “He was a leader at the cutting edge of scientific research throughout the many decades of his career, and he never ceased searching for innovative energy-storage solutions. “John’s legacy as a brilliant scientist is immeasurable - his discoveries improved the lives of billions of people around the world,” said UT Austin President Jay Hartzell. In 2019, Goodenough made national and international headlines after being awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his battery work, an award many of his fans considered a long time coming, especially as he became the oldest person to receive a Nobel Prize. His discovery led to the wireless revolution and put electronic devices in the hands of people worldwide.
Goodenough was a dedicated public servant, a sought-after mentor and a brilliant yet humble inventor. Goodenough, professor at The University of Texas at Austin who is known around the world for the development of the lithium-ion battery, died Sunday at the age of 100.
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