Jasna Jankovic receives the Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award
By Thatcher Slocum, Written Communications Specialist
Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Jasna Jankovic
Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Jasna Jankovic was recently awarded the Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award, which comes with €45,000 and supports awardee-directed research at a German institution of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft for internationally recognized researchers in the applied sciences. The award was established in 2005 by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and aims to support renowned researchers whose impact spans far beyond their institution, nation, and field of study.
Jankovic’s research centers on hydrogen fuel cells, nanomaterials, electrospinning for clean energy, advanced imaging and spectroscopy, and biology-inspired design of sustainable energy. This year, she has additionally been awarded the 2024 UConn Distinguished Engineering Educator Award and has been nominated for the Connecticut Technology Council’s 2024 Women of Innovation Award. Beyond her research, Jankovic is deeply involved in education, outreach, women in STEM and clean energy initiatives, and exploring the intersection of engineering and design.
Jankovic was nominated for the Fraunhofer-Bessel Award by Nada Zamel, a researcher in the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). Her stay in Germany is sponsored by ISE Head of Department Fuel Cell Systems Ulf Groos and Director of ISE Professor Dr. Christopher Hebling. Her research will focus on developing cutting edge, ex-situ characterization techniques for fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Jankovic is currently on sabbatical for her stay in Germany. “I cannot wait to be working with the fantastic ISE researchers on advancing fuel cells and electrolyzers!!!” Jankovic said in her LinkedIn reaction to receiving the award.
Department Head Bryan Huey notes, “This is another great recognition for Professor Jankovic, and also for our department. Many of our faculty have received travel and research awards to spend our sabbaticals sharing expertise directly at other universities, national laboratories, and companies. Upon return, we bring back new ideas, teaching methods, and professional connections that benefit us all.”
Published: September 19, 2024
Categories: awards, Center for Clean Energy Engineering (C2E2), faculty, news, research, sabbatical
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