Research Overview

• Performing DFT calculations of LiMn2O4 structures for degradation properties and to investigate the propensity fo the degradation mechanisms

• Performing DFT calculations of K-ion battery structures for energy, diffusion, geometric parameters and mechanical properties (volume expansion, stiffness and modulus)

• Performing electrode-level research involving electrochemical reactions and degradation in electrodes during battery operation, as well as thermal and mechanical mechanisms.

• Analyzing the characteristics, performance changes, and mechanisms of battery materials and electrodes using various analytical methods (such as AFM, ICP-OES, SEM, and Battery Cycler).

• Performing cell-level research involving electrochemical reactions and degradation in electrodes during battery operation, as well as thermal and mechanical mechanisms.

• Analyzing the characteristics, performance changes, and mechanisms of battery cells using various analytical methods.

• Performing module-level research involving electrochemical reactions and degradation in electrodes during battery operation, as well as thermal and mechanical mechanisms.

• Design and Development of Battery Module/Pack Structures with Safety Considerations

EV conversion Modeling and Testing

• Design and Development of Battery Systems (Battery Pack, Battery Management System) in Electric Vehicles 

• Vehicle Performance Tests (Driving range, Acceleration, Max Velocity)

• Vehicle Model Development and Validations using Test results 

Multi-scale, Multi-physics Optimization

• Optimal Design using physics-based modeling framework with analytical target cascading (ATC) methodology 

• Maximize profit with multiple safety and performance constraints 

Shared Autonomous EV Design and Operations

• Shared autonomous electric vehicle design and operations considering battery capacity degradation and reduced driving range 

• Optimization of the operation cost and vehicle performance considering dynamic capacity decrease