Jun Cui

Jun Cui is a prominent researcher and educator with extensive experience in functional materials and energy applications. Currently serving as a Professor at Iowa State University and a Senior Scientist at Ames Laboratory since July 2015, Jun Cui focuses on ferroic materials aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technology. In addition, Jun Cui holds the position of Chief Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where the development of R&D programs for energy-related applications is prioritized. Previously, Jun Cui contributed to the field as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland and as a Scientist at GE Global Research. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science from Zhejiang University. Research interests encompass a range of topics including magnetostriction, magnetocaloric effects, energy storage materials, and the development of advanced materials for various applications.