Ashutosh Potdar

• Developed and optimized electrode fabrication sequences like slurry mixing, coating, drying, calendering systematically correlating process parameters to electrode microstructure, porosity, and electrochemical performance in Na-ion systems. • Assembled Na-ion coin cells and executed full electrochemical characterization: galvanostatic cycling (capacity retention, rate capability), CV, and EIS to evaluate impedance evolution and material suitability. • Developed Fe-removal process routes using oxalate prec

• Developed a hydrometallurgical impurity removal processes for lithium-ion battery black mass recycling, achieving 98-99% selective removal of Fe, Al, and Cu while minimizing critical metal losses below 3-5%. • Engineered process optimization strategies involving pH control, temperature, pressure, seeding, and selective precipitation to improve recycled cathode material quality and downstream process stability. • Performed advanced characterization using SEM-EDX, XRD, ICP-OES, and TGA to investigate impuri

• Analyzed Li-ion (NMC) battery recycling streams identifying impurity distributions and flowability characteristics affecting downstream processing efficiency. • Supported black mass handling and pre-metallurgical processing, executing safe discharge, sampling, and feedstock preparation for pyrometallurgical refining. • Applied EIS-based State-of-Health (SoH) diagnostics, linking electrochemical signatures to degradation mechanisms in EoL batteries.

• Executed planning, erection, commissioning, and production ramp-up of a 90 T/month water atomized metal powder manufacturing plant with induction melting and reduction annealing systems. • Coordinated preparation of plant layout, equipment, instrumentation, and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD for manufacturing setup and commissioning activities. • Implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems for the newly commissioned manufacturing facility, strengthening quality assurance, environmental comp

• Performed troubleshooting and root cause analysis for particle size distribution (PSD) deviations and yield losses, implementing furnace and milling parameter optimization increasing production yield by up to 2 times. • Conducted powder characterization and mechanical validation including particle size analysis, hardness, density, green strength, tensile/compression testing, and metallography. • Researched and developed alternatives Fe-based metal powders to Cobalt for diamond cutting tool applications.