Our research focuses on advancing next-generation battery energy storage technologies to enable a sustainable and electrified future. We investigate fundamental and applied aspects of battery technologies, spanning all-solid-state, Li-metal, Na-ion, and aqueous zinc-ion chemistries. Key areas include electrodes and electrolyte design, interfacial stability, and electro-chemo-mechanical coupling, supported by operando diagnostics and advanced spectroscopic analyses. By integrating materials innovation with scalable processing strategies, we aim to overcome bottlenecks in energy density, safety, and durability. Our work bridges fundamental science with translational impact, fostering collaborations with industry and contributing to the commercialization of breakthrough battery technologies.
All Solid State Batteries Understanding and engineering solid electrolytes, interfaces, and electrode architectures for practical solid-state lithium and sodium batteries.
Solid Electrolytes
Designing inorganic, polymer, and hybrid solid electrolytes to enable safe, high-performance lithium and sodium batteries through improved ion transport and interface engineering.
Aqueous Zn batteries
Advancing aqueous zinc battery technology through mechanistic studies, materials innovation, and prototype development for large-scale stationary energy storage.
Opaerando Analysis
Operando XRD, Raman, and NMR studies to uncover battery reaction and degradation mechanisms.
A/Prof. Priyank Kumar (UNSW Sydney)
Prof Cyrille Boyer (UNSW sydney)
Prof Gopalakrishnan Sai Gautam (IISc Bangalore)
A/Prof. Aditya Rawal (UNSW Sydney)
Prof Neeraj Sharma (UNSW Sydney)
Prof. Leena Nebhani (IIT Delhi)
Prof. Jeffrey Dick (Purdue University)