Ryoji Kanno is a distinguished researcher in energy storage materials, solid-state ionics, and all-solid-state battery technology. He is a Professor at the School of Materials and Chemical Technology at Tokyo Institute of Technology, where he has made significant contributions to the development of advanced materials for next-generation energy storage systems. He currently serves as Associate Dean of the School of Materials and Chemical Technology.
Kanno received his PhD in Science from Osaka University in 1985. Throughout his career, he has pioneered research in inorganic materials, lithium-ion conducting solids, and solid electrolytes, contributing to the scientific foundations of all-solid-state batteries. His landmark work on sulfide-based lithium-ion conductors, including the development of the high-performance LGPS solid electrolyte, has become a foundation for global efforts to commercialise next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and large-scale energy applications.
With decades of experience in materials science and electrochemical energy systems, Kanno’s research has helped shape the global development of all-solid-state batteries for applications including electric mobility, portable electronics, and large-scale energy storage. His work continues to influence both academic research and industrial efforts to develop next-generation battery solutions.
Kanno has been recognised with numerous honors from leading scientific organisations, including the Chemical Society of Japan, The Electrochemical Society of Japan, the Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy, The American Ceramic Society, and the Kato Foundation for Promotion of Science.
