Henry Quansah Afful
Science Writer @Materials Research Society
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WORK HISTORY
Science Writer @Materials Research Society
US
Writing news articles on US science policy and Materials Science research for a more general audience
EDUCATION
Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge
Master of Science - MS, Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Bachelor of Science - BS, Materials Engineering
ABOUT HENRY QUANSAH AFFUL
I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My research focuses on solid-state batteries, where I investigate mechanical deformation during electrochemical cycling. By elucidating deformation and failure mechanisms within individual cell components, my work aims to inform designs that resist cracking and short-circuiting, ultimately improving battery durability and cycle life. In addition to my battery research, I study the reduction of metal ores using microwave hydrogen plasmas, contributing to the development of more energy-efficient and sustainable materials processing routes. My doctoral research broadly examined deformation mechanisms in ceramics, including superelasticity, plasticity, and fracture across a wide temperature range. I bring extensive expertise in nanomechanical testing and advanced characterization techniques to evaluate the mechanical behavior of materials under diverse conditions.
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