Fahad Haider

• Conducted in-depth research on (all-iron) redox flow battery cell performance, focusing on failure analysis and performance mapping. • Defined and characterized battery active materials and system operation strategies in lab, facilitating the transition from laboratory research to commercial applications. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance charging strategies, resulting in improved product development at VoltStorage.

• Carried out rigorous testing and validation of active materials, including cathodes, anodes, and separators, for product development. • Developed and enhanced laboratory test setups and prototypes, facilitating material evaluation and battery system advancement. • Managed day-to-day lab operations, including equipment upkeep, vendor coordination, procurement of supplies, gas tanks availability, and ensuring safety compliance to maintain a state-of-the-art chemistry lab.

Reactive dry coating of nanostructured metal oxides for cathode active materials (CAMs) in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). • Characterized metal oxide based coatings for NMC cathode materials using advanced electrochemical methods and surface analysis techniques (XPS, SEM-EDX, XRD). • Established in-house coin cell testing workflows, enhancing the link between material design and electrochemical performance evaluation.

• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and research on the nanostructure of Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS). • Supported documentation and knowledge management through technical reporting and digitization of research findings.