Krushikkumar Padsala

• Simulated degradation mechanisms, delivering actionable insights into failure modes and lifetime predictions. • Engineered a tool to estimate energy densities of pouch cells, optimizing design parameters and enhancing performance metrics.

• Optimized Electrode Formulations: Achieved 96% active cathode material in high-energy Li-ion batteries by integrating CNTs. • Conducted failure analyses to identify root causes and optimize parameters. • Fabricated coin and pouch cells; performed electrochemical testing using Neware systems. • Performed teardown analysis of commercial prismatic battery cells to understand design and material utilization. • Strategic Collaboration: Partnered with CNT manufacturers to secure high-quality materials.

• Optimized coin cell fabrication, leading to a 10% increase in capacity through component experimentation. • Managed procurement of lab chemicals and instruments, ensuring smooth lab operations. • Benchmarked commercial semi-solid-state batteries, providing critical insights for future development. • Performed electrochemical cycling and impedance studies using Neware and BioLogic systems.

• Synthesized high nickel and cobalt-free cathode materials via spray drying, advancing sustainable battery technology. • Developed dry and wet electrodes in glove box environments and fabricated coin cells, ensuring safety and precision. • Conducted material structure characterization using XRD and SEM for high-quality analysis. • Executed electrochemical characterization using EIS, cyclic voltammetry, and cell cycling with Arbin Instruments

Completed coursework in Electrochemistry I & II, Battery Materials I & II, Battery Systems Technology I & II , Post-Li-Ion Battery Technologies, Electrode Design, Fundamentals of Materials Science for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems

Relevant Coursework: Electrochemistry I & II, Battery Systems Technology, Post-Li-Ion Battery Technologies, Electrode Design, Fundamentals of Materials Science for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems