Masoud Nazarian-Samani

About Masoud Nazarian-Samani

Extensive experience in the development and optimization of advanced battery technologies, including Li-ion, Li-metal, solid-state, Na-ion, Na-metal, K-ion, Li-S, and Li-O2 batteries.* Demonstrated success in leading innovative projects, mentoring students, junior engineers, and technicians, crafting winning proposals, and advancing technological developments in energy storage solutions.* Extensive hands-on expertise in battery material synthesis, optimization, cell design and assembly, and electrochemical testing * Proficient in electrochemical and material characterization techniques for anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, and binders * Skilled in analyzing electrochemical cell failure and degradation, including post-mortem characterization * Dedicated to applying expertise in materials science and electrochemistry to create sustainable solutions for advanced batteries

Experience

1. Battery Engineer

   Soelect Inc

   Aug 2023 — Present · Greensboro, NC, US

   Designed and fabricated high-energy-density and high-voltage cathode electrodes for coin-cell and pouch-cell Li-metal batteries (slurry formulation, binder selection, viscosity adjustment, coating, drying, calendering) Fabricated polymer and composite solid electrolytes for Li-metal batteries Fabricated high-loading sulfur/carbon cathodes for coin-cell and pouch-cell Li-S batteries Identified underlying mechanisms for cell failure caused by solid/liquid electrolytes, Li metal, or the cathodes

Education

• K. N. Toosi University of Technology

  Master of Science - MS

  2006 — 2009

• University of Tehran

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  2012 — 2017