Expertise in designing, physics-based mathematical modeling (electrochemical and thermal), prototyping, testing, and failure mode analysis of various electrochemical energy devices, including lithium-ion batteries, redox flow batteries, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, electrolyzers, microbial fuel cells, and electrochemical sensors.• Led multiple projects to develop high-performance electrochemical devices (e.g., single reactors and multi-cell stacks), funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) , Office of Naval Research (ONR), MIT Energy Initiative (MITei), Volkswagen, and Hyundai.• Accumulated over 10 years of experience by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external labs (e.g., Oak Ridge National Laboratory), suppliers, and manufacturing companies (e.g., W. L. Gore & Associates, Kraton) to develop advanced lithium-ion batteries and next-generation redox flow batteries.• Led a cross-functional team of 9 members, including managers, principal scientists, engineers, and technicians, in the design, prototyping, testing, and failure mode analysis of advanced lithium batteries. This involved the integration of high-performance extruded and slurry-cast electrodes (NCM/LFP cathodes with >6 mAh/cm² capacity, Gr/Si-C composite, and Li-metal anodes) and internally developed plasticized polymer/solid electrolytes (sulfide-based systems).• Responsible for cell characterization, product strategy, technology roadmaps, resource allocation, and execution.• Skilled in making data-driven decisions for cell selection and battery system design scenarios.• Directed technical and customer engagement with cell and component suppliers.• Developed machine learning models based on molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to predict the structure of promising small molecules (i.e., additives) aimed at enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries with solid and polymer electrolytes, specifically focusing on sulfide-based electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries.• Knowledgeable in standards and regulations for automotive traction batteries (e.g., SAE, FMVSS, ECE, GBT/QCT).• Possess comprehensive expertise in integrating battery cells into automotive applications (HEVs/PHEVs/EVs) and consumer electronics.• Experienced in fault tree analysis and DFMEA/PFMEA of electrochemical systems for root cause identification and mitigation strategy implementation.• Expert in programming, calibration, and operating a range of battery cyclers and potentiostats, including Biologic, Arbin, Gamry, Scribner, Neware, Maccor, and Novonix.