Biography

Education:
Post-Doctoral Associate, Y-Carbon, Inc. (corporate post-doc)
Ph.D., Materials Science, Drexel University
B.S., Physics, Rowan University

Research Expertise:
Lithium & Sodium Battery Fabrication and Testing | Materials Processing & Characterization | Thin Film Synthesis

Investigating solid solution reactions of lithium & sodium battery cathode materials using high-temperature x-ray diffraction. Determining optimal synthesis conditions for cathode materials and synthesizing materials for battery cathode coatings. Testing synthesized cathode materials using electrochemical and impedance measurement systems for capacity, internal impedance, and cycle life.

Experimental Techniques Expertise:
XRD, SEM, EDS, AFM, EDXRF, WDXRF, battery testing, profilometry, particle size, specific heat, thermal transport, electrical

Professional Memberships:
Society of Vacuum Coaters