Reliable battery operation at low temperatures is critical for defense, drones (UAVs), aerospace, electric mobility, and grid-scale energy storage. This PhD project aims to develop high-performance sodium-ion batteries for cold-climate operation through a combination of experimental research and physics-based electrochemical modeling. The research will focus on understanding ion transport, reaction kinetics, and degradation using advanced electrochemical characterization (e.g., EIS and cycling) and computational modeling. The project offers interdisciplinary training in battery materials, electrochemical engineering, and mathematical modeling, preparing students for careers in academia and the energy storage industry.

Research Areas: Electrochemical Engineering • Sodium-Ion Batteries • Mathematical Modeling • Energy Storage • Defense & Aerospace Applications

Both experimental and simulation components.