Prof. Arumugam Manthiram is the George T. and Gladys H. Abell Endowed Chair of Engineering and Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. A world-renowned leader in battery science and electrochemical energy storage, he has made transformative contributions to the development of lithium-ion, sodium-ion, lithium–sulfur, and solid-state battery technologies. His research has advanced the fundamental understanding of electrode materials and electrochemical mechanisms while driving innovations that improve battery performance, safety, and sustainability. Through his prolific scholarship, scientific leadership, and mentorship, Dr. Manthiram has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern landscape of energy-storage research worldwide.