Anwar Hossain

About Anwar Hossain

Chemical / Electrochemical Engineer with 6+ years of experience specializing in R&D for fast-paced projects on the development of next-generation energy storage systems, including Li-ion, Na-ion, and metal batteries. Extensive hands-on and analytical expertise in the development of advanced materials for energy storage devices, complex energy systems, and catalysis• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to learn and tackle new challenges led to 4 provisional patents on Engineering Lewis acidic materials for battery applications and biomass conversion which led to $1.3M grant funding for the lab.• Exceptional written and oral scientific communication skills gained through 15 peer-reviewed articles including 8 first-author journal papers, with over 10 international conference talks.• Strong mentoring and leadership ability gained through training and leading 10+ graduate and undergraduate students\' research projects resulting in 3 publications and 5 conference presentations with undergraduate studentsSkills- Hands-on experience in analytical electrochemistry on electrolytes/electrodes- Experience in Layered cathode materials synthesis (Solvothermal and Hydrothermal techniques) and diagnostics for Li-ion batteries- Experience designing /developing advanced electrolytes and additives for high-energy battery systems- Developed MOF functionalized separator for Li-selenium battery to achieve high-capacity retention- Discovered self-hydrogen transfer hydrogenolysis of lignin over metal oxide catalyst-Developed bio-based deep eutectic solvent for biomass pretreatment-Led a team to research hydrocracking, isomerization, and ketonization.

Experience

1. Senior Cathode Scientists

   Redwood Materials

   Feb 2026 — Present · Carson City, NV, US

   2026 – PresentOwning materials, process, and ecosystem development for extreme-environment cathode manufacturing systems, enabling reliable operation under lithium-rich, high-temperature conditions.(a) Architected and deployed high-temperature (≈800 °C), lithium-resistant coating systems, mitigating Li₂O-driven corrosion and extending equipment lifetime under production conditions(b) Engineered multi-layer coating architectures with tailored chemical and mechanical stability, reducing failure modes (spallation, chemical attack) and improving thermal cycling durability(c) Led end-to-end integration (materials design → thermal processing → manufacturing deployment), enabling transition from R&D concepts to pilot-scale implementation in industrial kiln systems(d) Drove cross-functional execution across R&D, process engineering, operations, and leadership, aligning technical development with manufacturing constraints and business priorities(e) Developed and communicated technical roadmap and CapEx justification (~$0.5M scale) for advanced coating technologies (e.g, thermal /plasma spray), linking performance gains to ROI, throughput, and long-term cost reduction(f) Owned external ecosystem strategy, managing multiple global vendors (US/EU/Asia) and leading third-party R&D programs to accelerate material and process development cycles(g) Partnered with legal to define and secure IP, contributing to patent filings and establishing structured collaboration frameworks to protect proprietary technologies(h) Collaborated with procurement to qualify and source critical materials globally, balancing performance, cost, and supply chain risk for scalable deployment(i) Led high-impact programs (12–14 engineers/scientists), driving execution from concept through validation and enabling manufacturing-ready solutions

Education

• University of Louisville

  P.hD, Chemical Engineering

  2016

• University of Louisville

  Master of Science - MS

• Govt. Tolaram College

  Higher Secondary Certificate, Science

  2006 — 2008

• Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science

  2008 — 2012

• Dewbogh hazi Uzir Ali High School

  Secondary school certificate, Science

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Factory
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Product Development
• Autocad
• Project Planning
• Matlab
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Research
• Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing