GROUP MEMBERS
HYEON JEONG LEE
Postdoctoral Fellow
Hyeon Jeong is researching solids electrolytes and their interfaces in solid-state batteries.
In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies.
ZACHARY BROWN
Postdoctoral Fellow
Zack will be investigating phenomena that occur at electrode/electrolyte interfaces in solid-state battery technology. Like a typical Canadian, he enjoys ice hockey and maple syrup on his pancakes.
SUDARSHAN NARAYANAN
Postdoctoral Fellow
Sudarshan is conducting research and development of a solid-state battery as a post-LiB technology in collaboration with Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. In his spare time, he likes travelling, and enjoys learning and teaching Sanskrit.
ALBERT XIAO
Postdoctoral Fellow
Albert is studying the electrochemistry of transition metal fluoride nanoparticles for new battery technologies. He enjoys piña coladas and getting caught in the rain.
ISAAC CAPONE
Postdoctoral Fellow
Isaac's research is focused on solid electrolytes and their interfaces in solid state batteries. Isaac enjoys astrophotography and creating things via computer aided design.
SAM WHEELER
DPhil Candidate
Sam is developing a new battery architecture based on Prussian blue analogues. Outside the lab you can find him rowing crew for the Queen's College.
JACK FAWDON
DPhil Candidate
Jack is exploring the synthesis and stability of ionic liquids for application in battery electrolytes. Jack is confident that, given the chance, he can convince you Steely Dan is the greatest band ever.
KEVIN HURLBUTT
DPhil Candidate
Co-supervised by Prof. Feliciano Giustino, Kevin is working on high-throughput methods to model, synthesize, and characterize Prussian blue analogues. He enjoys classical and Shakespearean theater.
CHRISTOPHER DOERRER
DPhil Candidate
Co-supervised by Prof. Patrick Grant. Christopher's research focuses on novel manufacturing approaches to solid-state batteries. In his spare time he enjoys playing table tennis and football for Mansfield College
PENG TANG
DPhil Candidate
Peng is exploring single-atom electrocatalysts for water splitting. In his spare time, he likes to play football and watch movies.
JACK ASPINAL
DPhil Candidate
Jack is taking an electrochemical approach to understanding the deposition and cycling behaviour of lithium metal anode. He spends his spare time training for endurance triathlon.
BRIGITA DARMINTO
DPhil Candidate
Brigita is exploring solid electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries. She loves singing in the choir and chasing the aurora.
SHOBHAN DHIR
DPhil Candidate
Shobhan is researching the application of ionic liquids in sodium-ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage. In his spare time, he enjoys drumming, travelling and reading.
DOMINIC MELVIN
DPhil Candidate
Co-Supervised by Prof. Peter Bruce and Prof. Patrick Grant, Dominic’s research is aimed at improving the performance and manufacture of solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries. In his spare time, he enjoys both watching and playing football.
MAXIMILIAN SCHART
DPhil Candidate
Max studies the connection between structural and electrochemical properties of Prussian blue analogues. Outside the lab, he enjoys a good Sushi roll and Rock ‘n‘ Roll.
GIULIA GALATOLO
DPhil Candidate
Giulia is investigating suitable metal fluorides and ionic liquids for rechargeable fluoride ion batteries. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and spending time in the outdoors.
ALUMNI
MARCO CARBONI
Postdoctoral fellow
After few years working in a company, Marco is a post doctoral researcher in the field of interface reactions for solid state batteries. Running, crime books and AC Milan football club are his main interests outside of work.
MICHELE FIORE
Visiting PhD Student
Visiting from Prof. Riccardo Ruffo's group at the University of Milan-Bicocca, Michele is investigating advanced electroactive materials for alkaline ion batteries. He loves playing the bass guitar and going to music festivals all around the world, exploring the unknown...
GRETA THOMPSON
Undergraduate Intern
Greta is a Materials Science student working on solid state electrolytes for lithium metal batteries. In her spare time she enjoys playing football and getting involved in the music and drama scene in Oxford.
JACK EVANS
DPhil Candidate
Co-supervised by Prof. Patrick Grant, Jack is researching structured and next generation electrodes using a novel layer-by-layer spray deposition technique. In his spare time he trains for the Oxford University Powerlifting team.
MAYA BERLINGER
Visiting Student
Maya is a visiting student from MIT working on the synthesis conditions of Prussian blue analogues. She enjoys coin collecting and visiting new cities.
CLARE HALLORAN
Visiting Student
A visiting undergrad from MIT, Claire is investigating the movement of lithium ions through ionic liquid electrolytes. Claire keeps her arms limber after long hours in the glovebox by rowing for Mansfield College.
Dr MATTEO SALAMONE
Matteo worked as a visiting PhD student in the Group looking at methods of synthesis and electrochemical characterization of PBAs.
ANNA MACDONALD
Anna investigated solid electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries to complete her Part II project and earn her master's degree.
LINMIN ZHUO
Undergraduate Intern
Linming is a visiting student from Zhejiang university working on antiperovskite solid-state electrolytes. He enjoys watching dance and sharing happiness.
YEBIN ZHANG
Yebin researched ways to stabilize metal anodes in lightweight, high-energy batteries during his Part II project.