Rate My Professor Edward Sabolsky

Sabolsky's research specializes in advanced ceramic processing and materials for energy-related applications, including development of piezoelectric/dielectric materials, chemical sensors, reforming catalysts, battery materials, supercapacitors, solid-oxide and direct-carbon fuel cells, and ceramic separation membranes. His projects involve synthesis of complex oxide ceramic powders and nano-powders, fabrication of novel ceramic monolithic structures from macro- to micro-levels, manipulation of grain structure and orientation, and electrochemical testing to improve performance. Key research areas encompass fuel cells, smart sensors, flexible tactile sensors for robotic applications, smart embedded sensors for high-temperature energy systems, RF-based passive wireless sensors, actuators, microwave processing and ultrafast sintering of ceramics, harsh environment sensors, critical material separation, chemical sensors, and lithium-ion batteries. He has authored more than 45 peer-reviewed papers in technical literature and holds two patents. Representative publications include "Near-Field Passive Wireless Sensor for High-Temperature Metal Corrosion Monitoring" (Sensors, 2024), "Investigating the Effect of Microwave Pretreatment on Bastnasite Grinding for Comminution Energy Reduction and Rare Earth Recovery" (Processes, 2024), "Wireless Passive Ceramic Sensor for Far-Field Temperature Measurement at High Temperatures" (Sensors, 2024), "All-Ceramic Passive Wireless Temperature Sensor Realized by Tin-Doped Indium Oxide (ITO) Electrodes for Harsh Environment Applications" (Sensors, 2022), and "Engineered Hierarchical Porous Carbons for Supercapacitor Applications through Chemical Pretreatment and Activation of Biomass Precursors" (Renewable Energy, 2021). Sabolsky contributes as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Journal of Materials Science, Materials Letters, Journal of Electroceramics, Applied Physics Letters, and IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control. His accolades include the ORISE Faculty Research Fellowship (2015-present), WVU Statler College Outstanding Teacher Award (2018), WVU Faculty Award for Distinction in Mentoring Undergraduates in Research (2018), WVU Statler College Outstanding Researcher of the Year (2013-2014), George W. Weaver Award for Outstanding Teaching in Undergraduate Mechanics Courses (2010-2011, 2012-2013), and ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award (2010).