Tommy George holds a Ph.D. in materials science from Harvard University, specializing in electrochemistry. Electrochemistry enables the precise control of chemical reactions using electric current and voltage, making it possible to store and release renewable energy in batteries, to electrify and decarbonize the chemical industry, and to design sensors and analytical methods with exceptional sensitivity. 

Dr. George's graduate research has focused on aqueous redox flow batteries that can charge and discharge reliably for years, as well as other electrochemical technologies designed for a more sustainable future. They were also a Pedagogy Fellow with Harvard's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, where they served as a peer mentor for graduate students in teaching positions and engaged in research on science and engineering education. 

Dr. George received a B.S. in chemical engineering from Tufts University, where they began undergraduate research on the electrochemistry of hydrogen fuel cells. While in college, they also designed and taught weekly hands-on engineering lessons for local public elementary schools.