Richard Kaner

• Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & Engineering
• UCLA

Professor Kaner is a Distinguished Professor in the Chemistry & Biochemistry department and the Materials Science & Engineering department. He has received awards from the Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Dreyfus Foundations and the American Chemical Society. Furthermore, Professor Kaner has been at UCLA for over 30 years and is among the most highly cited researchers in the world. The Kaner Lab studies superhard materials, battery technology, and conducting polymers with applications to clean energy and water purification.