Experience
Postdoctoral Research Associate (University of Maryland, USA)
Fabricate dense and porous solid electrolyte using tape casting technique and assemble into bilayer or trilayer arrays.
Characterizing the prepared solid electrolyte architecture using different microscope.
Optimize infiltration of porous component with electrode materials.
Develop all solid state battery prototype and characterize electrochemically using AC and DC technique.
Analyze data based on the results on electrochemical tests.
Prepare and assist with writing reports and peer-reviewed papers.
Doctoral Student (Pondicherry University, India)
Develop new solid state electrolytes with the garnet structure that offer high conductivity and safety to enable the use of Li metal anodes in Li-ion batteries. The followings are the “technical” achievements of this project.
Performed in depth literature review and experiments which led to the selection of ideal Solid Electrolyte for its use in solid state battery (SSB)
Developed a garnet based solid electrolyte that will enable faster safe charging by preventing Li dendrites
Examined the processing, mechanical properties, interface and degradation of solid state electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries using various electrochemical techniques
Conducted failure analysis and postmortem analysis of operated cells and determine cell failure modes and mechanisms that limit cell performance
Performed in-depth characterization to understand and evaluate the microstructure
Identified and validated the reason for high interfacial-resistance between SSE and electrodes (Li metal anode and NMC as a cathode)
Designed suitable materials as a buffer layer at the cathode and anode interface.
Documented and performed battery testing experiments including EIS, Rate-capability, internal-resistance, etc.
Structured problem-solving and analytical skills and strong technical skills in areas such as Design of Experiments
Prepared technical reports, specifications and conducted design reviews.