Karim Zaghib is internationally recognized for his breakthroughs in electrochemistry, energy transition and sustainability. He introduced the safest and low-cost LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery technology with natural graphite and developed several environment friendly nanotechnological processes such as lithium-titanate (LTO) production used for ultrafast charge (<10 min), which are widely deployed in electric vehicles and energy storage. His patents were licensed to 62 companies worldwide and in Canada, creating jobs locally.