Prof. Thomas Mallouk, who is currently the Evan Pugh University Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physics, and Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State University will be joining the Penn Chemistry Department as the second Vagelos Chair in Energy Research in the Department of Chemistry, effective March 2019. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Tom is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking work leading to fundamental advances in our understanding of materials chemistry and nanoscience.