Monu Malik, Phd, P.Eng Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

• Lead a team of accomplished scientists to pioneer a platform technology for Silicon to enhance diverse interfaces within Li-ion batteries and beyond
• Worked on new anode material development, involving material coating, slurry development using the Thinky mixer, FlackTek, and homogenizer, slurry characterization employing the Hegman Gauge and Rheometer, electrode.
• Established a complete battery research and development facility encompassing material and slurry development, cell fabrication (coin and pouch), and rigorous testing (Maccor, Biologic, environmental chamber), as well.
• Contributed significantly to various facets of company operations, encompassing the establishment of safety and operational protocols, the recruitment and talent acquisition for diverse teams, IP development, the.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed, tested, and optimized Aluminum-ion battery and worked on transferring technology to prototype battery and then pilot scale
• Investigated and optimized the electrochemical performance of Regenerated Li-ion NMC batteries
• Guided a team of 18 graduate students (PhDs and Postdoc) while directly supervising four Ph.D. students, helps to set up their research goals and to achieve them
• Interact with lab team members on daily basis to understand and resolve their research problems and help them to endure in a fast-paced research environment
• Takes initiatives to continuously improve the working environment and research facility for enhancing team members work experience and productivity
• Handle managerial responsibilities of the lab that includes finding and negotiating with suppliers for buying new equipment and set up, and instruments maintenance

Toronto, Canada Area

• Development of the Next-generation Rechargeable Al-ion Batteries
• Characterized newly developed cost-effective and environment-friendly electrolyte using NMR, SEM-EDS, XPS, DSC, CV, EIS, TGA, Raman, UV-Vis, and FTIR characterization techniques and performed galvanostatic testing
• Enhanced battery performance and cycle life through optimization of electrolyte composition and electrode material (Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNP))
• Helped team members to resolve the technical issues in their project and achieve their set targets
• Achieved 1-minute charging and discharging time (CC, CV, CCCV, Rate capability) of developed Aluminum-ion battery with more than 3000 cycles (Long-term cycling, Degradation test)
• Patented the developed invention (Aluminum-ion battery) and licensed it to the industry

Toronto, Canada Area

• Set up a complete lab-scale battery manufacturing and test facility with a controlled atmosphere
• Explored suitable material for the anode, cathode, and electrolyte of the Aluminum-ion battery using characterization techniques (CV, EIS, SEM-EDS, XRD, NMR, Raman, TGA, FTIR, etc.) and Electrochemical testing
• Successfully developed and tested a proof of principle rechargeable Aluminum-ion battery
• Investigated the safety of developed battery through bend and penetration test, and controlled environment tests
• Worked with clients to test their battery under different operating conditions, developed and successfully executed plans to enhance battery overall performance (Specific capacity, Coulombic efficiency, nominal.

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

• Mentored various classes of 60 or more undergrad students
• Inspired students to apply critical thinking skills to perform proper assessments of scientific writings
• Communicated effectively with students in individual meetings to manage and resolve course conflicts
• Prepared and grades assignments, mid-term and final exam to evaluate students the understanding of course MaterialTA Courses:1. Thermodynamics – MECE 2320U (Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016)2. Thermodynamics.

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

• Designed, developed, and tested thermal management system for Li-ion batteries using phase change materials (PCMs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used in electric vehicles
• Modified Chevy Volt test bench to integrate PCM-based thermal energy storage system
• Performed controlled environment and safety test of Li-ion battery pack

Waterloo

• Developed the facility to test various types of lithium-ion batteries under different operating conditions
• Prepared the experimental setup having PCM based passive thermal management system for electric and hybrid electric vehicle battery and performed test
• Successfully reduced the battery pack temperature by 36% by using developed PCM-based passive thermal management system
• Performed 3D modeling of developed system in NX 10 and CFD analysis using ANSYS Fluent
• Conducted modeling of the developed system using MATLAB Simulink and performed economic analysis as well as optimization using Genetic Algorithm

Waterloo

• Developed a new passive BTMS using PCM and CNT through a specially designed process
• Performed experiments to measure internal resistance in cylindrical and prismatic li-ion cells under different operating temperatures by using an environmental chamber
• Executed extensive experiments to find the optimum design conditions for a BTMS by using an environmental chamber
• Created user interface in MATLAB for a thermal data acquisition system
• Tested Li-ion batteries with cold plates at different coolant temperatures

Noida Area, India

• Collected, analysed and reported, information about various hydro-power projects through Voith Hydro blue book
• Responsible for coordinating with different technical and sales departments to collect projects details
• Closely worked with the clients and seniors for their inputs and feedback to prepare preliminary quotation of hydropower projects

Roorkee, India

• Visited various hydro power and solar thermal plants to collect data and to understand the technology
• Analysed various issues in small and large hydropower plants and respective solutions
• Conducted experimental and CFD analysis of packed bed sensible heat storage system for solar thermal energy

New Delhi Area, India

• Assisted in preparing the content to display hydropower technology and benefits to the general public.
• Explained the hydropower technology to students and the general public during the 10-day technical fair.
• Demonstrated Voith Hydro technologies to students and potential customers.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Thermal Management System Of Li-Ion Batteries, 4.15/4.3

Thesis Title: Investigation of New Phase Change Material based Thermal Management Systems for Li-Ion Batteries Supervisors: Dr. Ibrahim.

Master'S Degree, Hydropower Plants And Solar Energy, 8.82/10

Activities and Societies: Alternate Hydro Energy CentreSupervisor: Dr. R.P. Saini

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 81%