Preston Sutton, PhD

Preston is a polymer physicist, a sailor and an outdoor guide. His research career focused on materials science related to Li-ion batteries, mostly through utilizing nano-scale, polymer properties to engineer electrolytes and functional layer forming materials. After completing a PhD and postdoc at the Adolphe Merkle Institute in Fribourg, Switzerland, winning the SNSF Mobility Grant to continue postdoctoral work in Australia, and eventually managing research projects in industry. He has recently transitioned away from lab work in favor of field work and ocean conservation on sail boats. His focus is on inspiring thoughtful and effective research to preserve the world’s oceans and natural beauty.

November 2024