Valerion Energy founder Nicholas Kotov elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Professor Nicholas Kotov has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)—one of the highest professional honors in the field of engineering. This prestigious recognition highlights his groundbreaking work in biomimetic nanostructures, self-assembly, and nanomaterials with applications in medicine, energy, and beyond. Dr. Kotov’s election was announced by the COMPASS Center for Complex Particle Systems.