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John A. Kilner is a prominent materials scientist whose research has made significant contributions to the field of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and mixed ionic-electronic conducting materials. His work focuses primarily on perovskite oxides, oxide ion conductors, and the development of novel cathode materials for next-generation energy conversion technologies. Kilner has been a pioneer in applying combinatorial and high-throughput methodologies to accelerate the discovery and characterization of advanced oxide materials. His research group employed robotic ink-jet printing and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) to systematically screen large libraries of perovskite compositions, dramatically reducing the time required to identify promising SOFC cathode candidates. Notable among his contributions is the investigation of the La₀.₈Sr₀.₂Mn₁₋ₓCoxO₃₊δ (LSMC) system, exploring structural, compositional, and non-stoichiometric properties across a wide compositional range. With his most-cited works accumulating tens of citations within specialized communities, Kilner's combinatorial approaches have provided the field with reproducible, efficient frameworks for materials discovery. His achievements have helped shape modern strategies for optimizing mixed conducting perovskites, influencing researchers pursuing cleaner and more efficient electrochemical energy systems worldwide.