Jihan Zhuang | Second Life Battery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jihan Zhuang | Second Life Battery | Best Researcher Award

Stanford University, United States

Jihan Zhuang is a materials scientist specializing in lithium-ion battery technologies, second-life battery applications, and energy storage systems. With a strong academic foundation and industry experience, Jihan bridges the gap between advanced materials research and practical implementation in electric mobility and circular energy systems. Currently working as an E-mobility Scientist at Shell, he contributes to battery storage modeling, EV infrastructure, and international standards development.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Stanford University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
    Ph.D. & M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering (2017.09 – 2024.01)
    GPA: 3.73 / 4.00

  • Zhejiang University (ZJU), School of Materials Science and Engineering
    B.Eng. in Polymer Science and Engineering (2013.09 – 2017.06)
    GPA: 3.84 / 4.00

Professional Experience 💼

  • Shell, Houston, Texas, USA – E-Mobility Scientist (2024.02–Present)

    • Developed battery energy storage models for Shell EV charging stations.

    • Engaged in ISO PT6 standards development for EV charging.

    • Analyzed battery aging, thermal behavior, and charging technologies.

    • Provided insights on battery data sharing and policy recommendations.

  • IDG Capital, Beijing, China – Investment Intern (2023.06–2023.09)

    • Researched electric vehicle and AI-related markets.

    • Engaged with US robotics startups and venture capital funding trends.

  • Shell, Short Duration Storage Team, Houston – Intern (2022.06–2022.09)

    • Created a framework for second-life Li-ion battery strategies.

    • Identified viable use cases for batteries in various chemistries.

    • Evaluated battery reuse models and investment opportunities.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Lithium-ion battery lifecycle and aging analysis

  • Second-life battery applications and economic modeling

  • EV charging infrastructure and grid integration

  • Energy storage systems (ESS) in circular economy models

  • Sustainable and innovative mobility solutions

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • StorageX Fast Charging Consortium (SaFC) and Circular Economy (C2E2) Grand – Participant (2021–2022)

  • DIANins Outstanding Student Scholarship – Awarded in 2020

  • Vice President, Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford (2018–2019)

Conclusion🌟

Jihan Zhuang is an emerging expert in battery technology and sustainable mobility systems, combining academic excellence with practical impact. His contributions span from designing battery reuse frameworks to shaping EV charging standards at a global level. With a strong vision for energy sustainability and circular economy, Jihan is poised to make significant contributions to the future of clean transportation and storage technologies.

Publications 📚

  1. 🔋 Zhuang, J., Bach, A., van Vlijmen, B.H.C., Chueh, W., Benson, S.M., Onori, S. (2025)
    A Decision-making Model for Retired Li-ion Batteries
    Applied Energy – ✅ Accepted

  2. 💸 Zhuang, J., Bach, A., Chueh, W., Benson, S.M., Onori, S. (In preparation)
    Economic Feasibility Analysis of Second-Life Batteries in Electric Bus Charging Station at Stanford

  3. ♻️ Bach, A., Zhuang, J., Onori, S., Reichelstein, S.J. (2024)
    Fair Market Valuation of EV Batteries in the Circular Economy
    Nature Communications – 📤 Submitted

  4. 🛹 Bombik, A., Zhuang, J., Taraborrelli, A., Liu, G., Chang, F.-K. (2019)
    Design of a Multi-functional Energy Storage Composite Electric Skateboard
    Proceedings of the American Society for Composites—34th Technical Conference
    DOI: 10.12783/asc34/3137221B

 

 

 

Somayeh Mohammadi | Energy Storage Devices | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Somayeh Mohammadi | Energy Storage Devices | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at University of Tehran, Iran

👩‍🔬 Dr. Somayeh Mohammadi is a nanotechnology and electrical engineering expert, with a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran. Passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions and nanomaterials, she has pioneered research in MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors and ammonia detection. With a robust publication record 📖 and significant international exposure 🌍, Dr. Mohammadi continues to push the boundaries of nanotechnology to solve real-world challenges. 🌱

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Education 🎓

  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics), KNToosi University (2009)
  • Ph.D. in Nanotechnology (Electronic Engineering), University of Tehran (2015)

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Somayeh Mohammadi is a seasoned researcher and academic with a background in electrical engineering and nanotechnology. Her research and teaching career spans over a decade, with significant contributions to the fields of nanomaterials, electronics, and energy storage systems. Dr. Mohammadi has held academic positions, where she taught courses such as Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology Principles, and Electric Circuits. She has led numerous research projects and supervised graduate seminars and internships, primarily focused on developing high-performance materials for energy storage and sensing applications. Dr. Mohammadi’s expertise extends to MXenes, supercapacitors, and nanostructured materials, where her contributions to both fundamental research and applied nanotechnology are recognized internationally.

Research Interests 🧠

  • MXene-based materials for energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries)
  • Nanomaterials for environmental sensing (ammonia detection, gas sensors)
  • Nanostructured materials for advanced electronics
  • Fabrication of energy-efficient nano-devices using 2D materials

Her work has made substantial contributions to MXene research, where she has explored various methods to enhance the performance of MXene-based electrodes in energy devices, including supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and gas sensors.

Publications 📚

  1. Ahmadian, Zahra, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Mortazavi, Yadallah, Khodadadi, Abbasali. (2023). Stable N-doped Ti3C2Tx gas sensors for recoverable detection of ammonia at room temperature. Ceramics International, 49(23), 38635-38643.
  2. Azadvari, Reza, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Habibi, Alireza, Ahmadi, Shayan, Sanaee, Zeinab. (2023). Effect of ultra-sonication, vacuum drying, and carbon coating on the super-capacitive behavior of Ti3C2Tx MXene. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 57(4), 045501.
  3. Ahmadian, Zahra, Azad, Mohammad Javad, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Mortazavi, Yadallah, Khodadadi, Abbasali. (2022). The effect of ball-milling parameters on the structures of Ti3AlC2 MAX phase and resultant Ti3C2Tx MXene. Journal of Ultrafine Grained and Nanostructured Materials, 55(2).
  4. Ronnasi, Bahar, Mahmoodian, Mehrnush, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Yasoubi, Mohammadreza, Sanaee, Zeinab. (2022). ⍺-NSA doped PPy @ Ti3C2Tx hybrid material as a high-performance supercapacitor electrode. Journal of Materials Research.
  5. Mohammadi, Somayeh. (2021). A review on fabrication of Ti3C2Tx MXene and its application as a supercapacitor electrode.
  6. Mohammadi, Somayeh, Delavar, Mostafa, Mohajerzadeh, Seid Mohammad Ala, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin. (2019). Effect of entrapped Ni nanoparticles on the electrical conductivity and current-induced breakdown of MWCNTs. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 110, 32-38.
  7. Mohammadi, Somayeh. (2018). Fabrication of Graphene ribbons from carbon nanotubes and their application in nanometric devices.
  8. Ghasemi, Foad, Jalali, Mana, Abollahi, Ali, Mohammadi, Somayeh, Sanaee, Zeinab, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin. (2017). A high performance supercapacitor based on decoration of MoS2/reduced graphene oxide with NiO nanoparticles. RSC Advances, 7(83), 52772-52781.
  9. Mohammadi, Somayeh, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin, Gholizadeh, Azam, Salehi, Fatemeh, Masoumi, Nasser. (2014). Permeation of Nickel Nanodots on Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis of 3D CNT-Based Nanomaterials. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 6(17), 15352-15362.
  10. Mohammadi, Somayeh, Kolahdouz, Zahra, Mohajerzadeh, Seyed Shamsodin, Masoumi, Nasser. (2013). Graphene formation by unzipping carbon nanotubes using a sequential plasma assisted processing. Carbon, 52, 451-463.