Cell & Materials
- Li–S, Li-ion, Li-metal cell design
- Electrolyte, solvent, additive & separator DOE screening
- Cathode/anode slurry formulation & coating optimization
Professional Profile
Skills & Expertise
Testing & Diagnostics
- Neware & Arbin protocol design (EV-load, HPPC, stress tests)
- Python data analysis (pandas, NumPy, automation pipelines)
- DCIR, utilization, formation, degradation modeling
Pilot-line & Manufacturing
- Coating, calendaring, stacking, formation & aging
- PFMEA/DFMEA, 8D, DMAIC, SPC-driven process improvement
- Equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, safety systems
Program Leadership
- CEC-funded programs & consortium-based research
- Cross-functional coordination (R&D ↔ Pilot line ↔ Vendors)
- Technical documentation & stakeholder communication
Professional Experience
Staff Scientist — NexTech Batteries
Staff Scientist — NexTech Batteries
- Led end-to-end cell development and test programs as part of a $3M public–private grant, delivering performance-validated 10 Ah Li–S cells.
- Designed and executed DOE-based test plans across >200 electrolyte and cathode trials.
- Built formation, HPPC, GITT, and EIS protocols aligned with real load profiles.
- Collaborated on 48 V Li–S BESS module validation, including OCV–SOC calibration and impedance mapping.
- Directed FAT/SAT commissioning for scaling 0.5 Ah → 10 Ah Li–S pilot-line builds.
Cell Research Engineer — NexTech Batteries
Cell Research Engineer — NexTech Batteries
- Optimized slurry and coating using PFMEA and DOE, doubling solids loading and cutting binder content by >60%.
- Built “NexTData,” automating analysis for hundreds of cells per month.
- Ran formation, cycling, storage, and abuse tests aligned with USABC/OEM expectations.
- Worked with vendors on PFMEA/DFMEA, tightening incoming quality and reducing build failures.
Manufacturing Engineer — Klӧckner DESMA Elastomertechnik GmbH
Manufacturing Engineer — Klӧckner DESMA Elastomertechnik GmbH
- Increased production efficiency by ~15% through line redesign and 5S deployment.
- Reduced scrap by ~26% via SPC, Pareto analysis, and corrective actions.
- Managed IQ/OQ documentation and FAT/SAT execution for molding machinery.
Published Collaborations
Peer-reviewed contributions in advanced electrolyte systems, Li–S mechanisms, and lithium-metal stabilization.
Total Citations
280+
h-index
7
i10-index
5
Unveiling the Graphite Electrolyte Interphase Evolution under Fast Charging Conditions in Commercial Cells
Collaborative research conducted in partnership with UL Research Institutes.
Deciphering the dynamic nature of the solid-electrolyte interphase in Li metal batteries
Collaborative research conducted in partnership with SES AI.
Unveiling the Impacts of Charge/Discharge Rate on the Cycling Performance of Li-Metal Batteries
Collaborative research conducted in partnership with SES AI.
Quantitative insights for diagnosing performance bottlenecks in lithium–sulfur batteries
Collaborative research conducted in partnership with General Motors.
Coulombic condensation of liquefied gas electrolytes for Li Metal Batteries at ambient pressure
Understanding the Role of Lithium Borate as the Surface Coating on High Voltage Single Crystal LNMO
Collaborative research conducted in partnership with Umicore.
Key parameters in determining the reactivity of lithium metal battery
Structural transformation in a sulfurized polymer cathode to enable long-life rechargeable Li-S batteries
Suppressing chemical corrosion of lithium metal anodes
Multidisciplinary foundation in mechanical and chemical engineering
2024
M.S. Chemical Engineering
University of California, San Diego
2018
M.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston – Main Campus
2015
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India
Certifications
- Google Project Management Certificate
- IBM AI Engineering Specialization
- ACS Reviewer Lab Certification
- Battery safety, hazard, and lab compliance training