Marya Forsyth is a professor and researcher at Deakin University in Australia and an internationally recognized expert in advanced materials for energy storage. Her research focuses on the design and understanding of new electrochemical materials, particularly electrolytes and polymer-based materials used in next-generation batteries. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development of safer, more efficient, and more sustainable energy storage systems, supporting the advancement of technologies such as lithium batteries and other emerging battery chemistries. Her work combines chemistry, materials science, and electrochemistry to understand how these materials behave at the molecular level and how their properties can be optimized for high-performance energy applications.

In addition to her work on batteries, Forsyth is also a leading researcher in corrosion science and the development of materials and strategies to prevent or reduce corrosion in different environments. Her research has had important implications for improving the durability of infrastructure, protecting metallic components, and developing advanced coatings and electrolytes. Over the course of her career, she has led numerous research projects, published a large number of scientific papers, and collaborated with research institutions and industries around the world. Her contributions have significantly advanced knowledge in applied electrochemistry and functional materials, making her a key figure in the development of technological solutions for energy storage and material durability challenges.