Yogesh Nakum

Led development of silicon-based anode batteries, focusing on energy density and cycle life improvement. Planned and optimized material deposition processes (RF-Plasma, PVD, CVD) for quality. Executed R2R sputtering of silicon on copper for scalable electrodes; applied Flash Lamp Annealing. Electrochemical performance using EDX, XPS, XRD. Assessed & integrated artificial SEI materials to reduce capacity loss. Collaborated with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure QA standards and smooth process transition.

Worked with the Process Development and Process Control. Development of New Coating Techniques of water-based slurry of LFP electrodes using binders & carbon black. Supported development of solid-state Li/Na batteries through test cell fabrication and performance analysis. Conducted electrochemical testing (EIS, CV) and applied processes like sintering, PVD, and plating. Ensured QA & process optimization for material compatibility and cell performance Battery testing, RelaxIS, EC-Lab, Origin, SAP-CAT, BTLab

Focus on: Li-Ion battery, Na-Ion battery, Semiconductor, Structure Microstructure (Rear Structure) analysis, Solid-state Physics, Laser Physics, Coating Technology, Quantum Theory Used: MATLAB, SEM, TEM, XRD, Clean Room, XPS, Data Analysis Student Task Topic : Rapid Thermal Nitridation (RTN) of silicon for the growth of silicon nitride ultrathin Films