Battery Technology Research and Development Staff
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Gary Henriksen, Manager, Battery Technology Department,
phone: 630/252-4591, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: henriksen@cmt.anl.gov
- MS, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Catholic University of America
- Manager of Battery Technology Department since May 1998
- Overall direction of advanced battery research, development, evaluation, and analysis
- More than 30 years of experience in the development of advanced battery systems
Khalil Amine, Group Leader, Technology Development,
phone: 630/252-3838, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: amine@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Materials Science, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- More than 25 years of industrial and government laboratory experience
- Expertise in advanced batteries for high-power and high-energy applications
such as HEVs and PHEVs, including the development of
- Very-high-energy cathode materials that have double the capacity of LiCoO2
and could be suitable for PHEVs,
- Advanced nonflammable electrolyte systems, and
- Advanced functional electrolyte additives that significantly enhance the
life and the safety of the battery.
- 40 publications and 35 patents, more than 200 publications
- Scientific American 50 research leader in automotive research, 2003
- R&D 100 Award, 2005
Ira Bloom, Manager, Electrochemical Analysis and Diagnostics Laboratory,
phone: 630/252-4516, fax: 630/972-4516, e-mail: bloom@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chicago
- Overall management and direction of independent testing and evaluation of advanced battery and fuel cell technologies
- 62 publications, 9 patents, 98 presentations, 50 proceedings articles
Dennis D. Dees, Group Leader, Engineering Research,
phone: 630/252-7349, fax: 630/972-4520, e-mail: dees@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
- More than 25 years experience in theoretical and experimental aspects of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering
- Extensive experience in advanced battery and fuel cell technologies
- Seven patents and ten journal articles
Michael M. Thackeray, Group Leader, Materials Research
phone: 630/252-9184, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: thackeray@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- 153 publications, 23 patents, and more than 100 contract reports
Daniel Abraham, Materials Engineer, phone: 630-252-4332, fax: 630-972-4406, email: abraham@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Develop diagnostic tools to determine capacity- and power-fade mechanisms in advanced batteries for hybrid electric vehicles
- 12 publications on lithium-ion battery-related research
John Basco, Engineering Specialist, phone: 630/252-7627, fax:
630/972-4418, e-mail:
bascoj@cmt.anl.gov
- BS, Information Technology, Capella University
Ilias Belharouak, Chemist/Materials Scientist, phone: 630/252-4450, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: belharouak@cmt.anl.gov
- Ph.D., Solid-State Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Bordeaux
- Development of advanced cath¬ode materials that can be utilized for high-power lithium-ion bat¬teries for hybrid electric vehicle applications as well as for implantable medical devices.
Andrew N. Jansen, Chemical Engineer,
phone: 630/252-4956, fax: 630/972-4461, e-mail: jansen@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Florida
- Develop high power and energy density electrochemical storage systems for hybrid electric vehicles
- 13 papers, 12 proceedings articles, 21 extended absttracts, 1 book chapter, 1 patent
Christopher S. Johnson, Chemist,
phone: 630/252-4787, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: johnsoncs@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Northwestern University
- Synchrotron spectroelectrochemical studies
- Synthesis and characterization of advanced lithium battery electrodes
- 71publications, 42 technical presentations, 2 patents
Sun-Ho Kang, Materials Scientist,
phone: 630/252-4212, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: kangs@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Korea
- Development of high-power and high-energy lithium-ion batteries
- Synthesis of spherical metal hydroxide and metal carbonate
- 35 peer-reviewed publications, 20 technical presentations, 2 patents
Jun Liu, Chemist,
phone 630/252-7868, fax 630/972-4439, e-mail: LiuJ@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Materials Science, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Development of high-power advanced lithium-ion battery for hybrid electric vehicles; screening, evaluation, and characterization of new advanced battery materials for lithium-ion battery
- More than 20 years experience in research and development of lithium and lithium-ion batteries, solid electrolyte materials, solid oxide fuel cells, and chemical sensors
- 42 peer-reviewed papers, 37 extended abstracts, 50 technical presentations,
3 patents, and 11 research reports
Paul Nelson, Chemical Engineer
phone 630/252-4503, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: nelson@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University
- Battery design & HEV simulation modeling
Benjamin G. Potter, Engineering Specialist,
phone 630/252-4436, fax: 630/972-4483, e-mail: potter@cmt.anl.gov
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University
- Test and analyze advanced battery technologies
Panagiotis (Panos) Prezas, Electrical Engineer
phone: 630/252-3360 fax: 630/972-4422 e-mail:
prezas@cmt.anl.gov
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
John T. Vaughey, Chemist,
phone: 630/252-8885, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: vaughey@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Northwestern University
- Synthesize, characterize, and assess new materials for lithium-ion batteries and solid oxide fuel cells
- 88 peer-reviewed publications, 131 invited presentations, 9 patents
Donald R. Vissers, Chemist, phone: 630/252-4331, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail: vissers@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, University of WIsconsin, Madison
- Lithium-ion battery development
- 160 papers, 23 patents
Lee Walker, Electrical Engineer,
phone: 630/252-4235, e-mail: walkerl@cmt.anl.gov
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Northern Illinois University
- Set up and administer tests for batteries and fuel cells, calibrate and
troubleshoot test equipment, and design test equipment for specific needs
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