Imagine a global society powered by clean and abundant renewable energy. To make this transition possible, society must transform both the way it produces and consumes energy. Dr. Sambur’s research program thus targets both required transformations: solar energy conversion to boost clean fuel production, and electro-chemical energy storage to reprogram consumption. The group focuses on developing fundamental knowledge of nanoscale materials that promise to make these transitions possible. The Sambur group develops new imaging tools to “see” nanomaterials function in working device environments and uses this knowledge to guide materials design. The long-term goal is to advance basic energy science to transform the way society consumes and produces energy.