Jie Chen

Working on water soluble polymer binders for Si dominant anode for Lithium-Ion-Batteries. Electrode development (recipe development, slurry mixing, coating technique, and mechanical stability test). Investigation of the rheological properties of slurries. Electrochemical characterization of half- and full- cells. Cell opening and post mortem characterization by SEM, EDX, Raman, and FT-IR.

Development of high loading organic & inorganic cathode electrodes for fast storage in Lithium- and Sodium-based batteries. Electrochemical measurements of half-cells using two-electrode systems (Swagelok and coin cells) and three-electrode system (EL-PAT cell). Material characterization using XRD, FTIR, and SEM. Electrochemical data analysis and contributed to the preparation of a manuscript.

Title "Electrolyte optimization for rechargeable magnesium-sulfur batteries" Enhancement of synthesis and purification for magnesium tetrakis(hexafluoroisopropyloxy)borate electrolyte salt. Preparation of magnesium electrolytes with different solvated solvents, subsequently investigation of their electrochemical properties in Mg-Pt, symmetric Mg cells and Mg-S batteries. Melt-diffusion synthesis of sulfur-Ketjenblack composite material. Material characterization using NMR, XRD, TGA-DSC and ESI-MS.

Developed new beverage products tailored for the markets in mainland China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. Experimented with various formulations to achieve optimal taste, texture, and stability. Adjusted recipes based on sensory evaluations and feedback from colleagues. Conducted comprehensive laboratory tests, including pH levels, shelf-life studies, and microbial assessments, to ensure product safety and quality. Documentation of formulations, testing results, and project timelines.

Conducted comprehensive assessments of the mechanical properties of engineering plastics produced by the company, focusing on durability, strength, impact resistance, and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, authored detailed test reports.

Assist in injection and extrusion molding of new plastic material formulation developed in-house, optimizing parameters for scalability to enhance process efficiency and ensure material integrity in large-scale production. Detailed documentation of experimental data and procedures. Coordinated the delivery of produced plastic products to the quality assurance department for mechanical property testing.

Completed an external master thesis at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm & Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, titled "Electrolyte Optimization for Rechargeable Magnesium-Sulfur Batteries" Master study program in cooperation with Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Stuttgart

Attended the innovation training program for bachelor students sponsored by the government of Shanghai. Advanced entry into polymer synthesis research lab, where I developed foundational skill in synthesis and characterization techniques ahead of schedule. Bachelor thesis"thermoresponsive cyclodextrin based chemical sensor"