Visiting Student - CSE - Garcia, Luis - 10.21.26

The student will support a research project focused on improving the performance and lifetime of advanced lithium batteries. The work will involve developing and testing thin protective surface coatings for battery electrode materials, including silicon anodes and high-voltage cathodes.

These coatings are designed to reduce unwanted chemical reactions at electrode–electrolyte interfaces during battery operation. The student will assist with preparing battery materials and electrodes, conducting electrochemical testing, and characterizing material surfaces and battery performance. Responsibilities may include analyzing cycling stability, charge-transfer behavior, and electrolyte degradation. The position provides hands-on training in battery materials research, laboratory safety, data analysis, and scientific communication. Results may contribute to technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.

Education and Experience Requirements

• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.

• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.

• Applicants must be:

o Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.

o Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or

o Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.

Enrollment in, or admission to, a graduate program in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Basic knowledge of chemistry, materials, electrochemistry, or energy-storage systems. Interest in battery research and willingness to learn laboratory methods for material preparation, characterization, and electrochemical testing. Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain accurate experimental records. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to analyze and organize experimental data. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team. Clear written and verbal communication skills.

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