Edward M. Sabolsky

Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Dr. Edward M. Sabolsky received his B.S. in Ceramic Science and Engineering with a minor in Metallurgical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1996. He completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in 2001. Dr. Sabolsky's work at Penn State focused on ceramic processing and properties of high strain piezoelectric ceramics. Dr. Sabolsky joined NexTech Materials, Ltd. (NexTech) in 2001 where he continued his work in ceramic powder synthesis, forming, and thermal processing of piezoelectric/dielectric, sensor, catalyst, and solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) materials. In 2006, Dr. Sabolsky assumed the position of Fuel Cell Group Leader at NexTech, where he managed the SOFC research group. Dr. Sabolsky joined the Fine Ceramics and Igniter R&D Group within the Saint-Gobain High-Performance R&D Center in 2007 as a Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Sabolsky assumed the position of Assistant Professor at West Virginia University in 2008 to continue his work in advanced ceramic processing and materials for energy-related applications.
Education
	Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2001
	B.S., Ceramic Science and Engineering; Minor, Metallurgical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1996
Research Focus Areas
	Advanced Materials
Research Interests
	Ceramics
	Fuel cells
	Chemical sensors
	Reforming catalyst
	Piezoelectric and dielectric materials
	Nanomaterials
Teaching Interests
	Ceramic Materials and Processing
	Electrical Materials
	Energy-Related Materials and Systems
	Crystal Chemistry and Related Single Crystal Physical Properties
Special Interests
	Political energy policy
	Clean and renewable energy
	Novel web-based teaching methods
Professional Societies
	The American Ceramic Society
	The American Electrochemical Society
	The Materials Research Society