Nobel Laureate Stan Whittingham (IMAGE) Binghamton University Caption According to a Stanford University study that looks at the impact of scientists worldwide, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry M. Stanley Whittingham was Binghamton University, State University of New York's most influential researcher for his role in the development of lithium-ion batteries. Credit Binghamton University, State University of New York Usage Restrictions Credit Binghamton University, State University of New York License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.