Biography
Dr. Ahmad M. Harzandi is a Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, specializing in solid-state Li-metal batteries, electrochemistry, and electrocatalysis. With over a decade of experience, he has made significant contributions to advanced materials design and characterization for energy storage and conversion, publishing extensively in top-tier journals such as Science and Nature Energy. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UNIST, an MSc from Sharif University of Technology, and a BSc from Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. His work continues to drive advancements in materials science and energy technologies.
Before joining MIT, Dr. Harzandi served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology and as a Research Associate at UNIST, where he focused on high-nickel cathode materials, solid electrolytes for solid-state Li-batteries, sodium-ion battery materials and electrocatalyst development for sustainable Hydrogen energy. His efforts have led to patent submissions and significant advancements in battery technology. In addition to his research, he is an experienced educator and chemistry tutor. At MIT, Dr. Harzandi focuses on innovative research in high-temperature battery technologies, including the triple phase flow battery.