THE BATTERY CONFERENCE
Speakers
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TRACK A
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TRACK B
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Track C
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Track D
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Fernando Garcia
Executive Vice President of International Trade and Investment
Arizona Commerce Authority
Powering the Future
- Serves as the Executive Vice President of International Trade and Investment at the Arizona Commerce Authority
- Leads ACA’s international offices which include Mexico City, Chihuahua, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, Europe (based in Germany) and Israel
- Involved with the Arizona Association for Economic Development where he was part of the Board of Directors
- Recipient of the “New Member of the Year” award for outstanding achievement and contributions to the state
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Taco Bosdijk
Policy Coordinator Dutch Governmental Battery Strategy
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Kingdom of The Netherlands
Insight in European Battery Policies and the Battery Ecosystem in The Netherlands
- Longstanding expertise in sustainability policy making at national and international level
- Since 4 years coordinator of the Dutch Governmental Battery Strategy
- Educational background: MSc & BSc in Management of natural resources, BSc in Environmental policy making
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Rachmat Kaimuddin
Deputy Coordinating Minister for Basic Infrastructure
Coordinating Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Indonesia
Indonesia's EV and Battery Development Strategy: South Korea-Indonesia Cooperation Opportunities
- Responsible for overseeing and monitoring basic infrastructure policies implemented by ministries and agencies
- 2022 - 2024 : Served as Deputy Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Transportation at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia
- During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, he led the fundraising for Indonesia’s homegrown e-commerce platform, Bukalapak, through the country’s largest IPO to date
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Jun Ho Song
Director
Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute
Current Status and Future Technological Trends of the Global Battery Industry
- 2019.08 - 2022.08 : Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Evaluation and Management / Secondary battery PD
- 2006.05 - Present : Director / ABRC, KETI
- 1999.03 - 2006.03 : JESECHEM Researcher / Director(cathode materials)
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Kyung Hwan Jung
Vice President of Corporate Strategy Department
LG Energy Solution
Business Strategy to Overcome the EV Market Chasm
- 2024.12 - Present : LG Energy Solution Corporate Strategy Department Leader
- 2024.01 - 11 : LG Energy Solution Value Engineering Department Leader
- 2021.01 - 12 : LG Energy Solution Corporate Strategy Team Leader
- Seoul Univ. Material Science & Engineering(MS)
- Korea Univ. Material Science & Engineering(BS)
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Hyunyoung Kwak
Head of Marketing Team(Vice President)
Samsung SDI
Welcoming Super Cycle Era, What We Will Do for xEV Battery Business
- Present) Samsung SDI, Head of Automotive marketing team
- Before) Renault Group, Head Quarter, France. Marketing director
- Seoul National Univ. Business / France ESSEC MBA
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Sangjin Kim
Vice President
SK On
AI-Driven Innovation in Battery Technology
- 2024.12 - Present : SK On, Head of New Form Factor Product Development
- SK On, Head of Platform Research
- SK On, Advanced Battery Development Team Leader
- Samsung SDI, Senior Engineer
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Jae Kim
Senior Manager
Aprio Advisory Group
American First Policy : Finding Opportunities in the U.S. for Battery Companies beyond the IRA
- Aprio, LLP – Founder of Korea Desk, International Business Services
- Roche Diagnostics – ICFR, Consolidation, Internal Accounting
- Deloitte Touche – External Auditor for U.S. public clients
- Johnson & Johnson – Corporate accounting and budgeting
- Indiana University – Kelley School of Business (Master’s Degree)
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Kyung In Hwang
Director
Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade
Policy Changes in Major Countries and Korea's New Battery Strategy
- Present) Associate Research Fellow, KIET(Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade)
- Before) Senior Researcher, Industry Policy Team, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Nottingham
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Takuro Mukae
Vice Secretary General
Battery Association for Supply Chain
BASC's Approach to Overseas Battery Regulations
- 2024 - Present : Battery Association for Supply Chain
- 2023 - 2025 : Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Government of Japan
- Master of Public Policy, University of Michigan
- Master of Science, University of Tokyo
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Raji Kaur
Sustainability Manager
RECHARGE
EU Battery Regulation: Industry Preparation for the Carbon Footprint Declaration - Issues & Challenges
- Manage the Carbon Footprint Working Group, which is preparing for the implementation of the EU Carbon Footprint Methodology for Batteries
- Coordinate the EU Battery Product Environmental Footprint Technical Secretariat which is updating the existing Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for batteries Participate in the Commission’s Data Working Group and will take part in the Commission’s Technical Advisory Board meetings
- Manage all chemicals legislation impacting our members Hold a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Bath in the UK, with one year of industrial training at SABIC EPC in the Netherlands
- Master of Applied Science in Environmental Science from the University of Sydney in Australia Master of Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration from the University of Leuven in Belgium
- Previous professional experience spans the regulatory sector, with a focus on sustainable transport, in both the UK and the US
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Jerome Sicaire
Trade Officer
EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea
The New EU Batteries Regulatory Framework
- 2021 - Present : Trade officer at the trade and economic section of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea
- Joined the European Commission and worked on EU trade policy
- Studies in Political Economy, European Studies, and Business Administration
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Jun Jiang
Manager of Asia-Pacific Sales Team 3
Gotion Hi-Tech
Future Battery Technology: Gotion's Innovation for Sustainable Development
- Charge for East Asia Sales at Gotion Hi-Tech
- Graduated from Sungkyunkwan University in Business Administration
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Qichao Hu
Founder and CEO
SES AI
AI-Enhanced High Energy Density and High Power Density Li-Metal and Li-Ion Batteries
- Holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard University and a B.S. in Physics from MIT
- Recognized by Forbes ""30 Under 30"" and MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35
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Siyu Huang
CEO and Co-Founder
Factorial Energy
Charging Ahead; Commercializing Solid-State Batteries with Global OEMs
- Co-Founder and CEO of Factorial Energy
- Leader in the field of solid-state battery technology
- Under her leadership, Factorial Energy has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the world's first large lithium-metal cells to achieve UN 38.3 safety certification and the delivery of industry-leading automotive-sized cell samples to global partners
- Her innovative work has garnered the trust and investment of automotive giants like Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai, propelling Factorial Energy to unicorn status
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Doron Myersdorf
CEO
StoreDot
Breaking the Barriers: Silicon-Dominant Anodes for Extreme Fast Charging and Long-Range Evs
- CEO and Co-Founder of StoreDot, a pioneer in extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles Under his leadership, StoreDot has achieved groundbreaking advancements in XFC, demonstrating the ability to charge batteries in just minutes
- A recognized thought leader in the EV battery industry, driving the transition towards a future where range anxiety is a thing of the past
- A frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his vision for the mass adoption of electric vehicles enabled by ultra-fast charging
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David Lee
CSO & Head of the Advanced Technology Campus
StoreDot
Breaking the Barriers: Silicon-Dominant Anodes for Extreme Fast Charging and Long-Range Evs
- Has over 29 years of experience in battery R&D, with expertise in silicon-based technologies
- Leads StoreDot's US-based R&D center and innovation hub, signaling the company's global expansion
- Previous roles include senior roles with Samsung SDI, the Dow Corning Corporation, Enevate and Evergrande Auto
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Kyoungjin Kim
Project Leader
Renault Korea
Prospect of EV Battery Charging Technology
- EV Battery charging system expert in Renault Group
- IEC/ISO EV Charging/Battery standard expert, EV Carbon foot print PT Leader
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Seunghoon Jang
FMT-A Team Leader
Hyundai Mobis
Current Status and Future Prospects of Hyundai Mobis AAM Battery Business
- 2021 - Present : Hyundai Mobis - AAM Product Development, FMT-A Team Leader
- 2014 - 2021 : Hanwha Aerospace - Aerospace Business Development 3rd, Team Leader
- 2002 - 2014 : Samsung Electronics, Toshiba Samsung Div. - Electric Control Module R&D Senior Engineer
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Wonpil Hwang
Head of EaaS Business Department
LG Energy Solution
Enhancing the VPP’s Flexibility with Battery Energy Storage
- 2024.12 : LG EnergySolution AVEL Company Representative
- 2024.06 : LG EnergySolution Business Development Strategy Team Leader
- 2020.08 : Hyundai Motor Company Genesis Strategy Team Leader
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Elena Sbenghea
Theme Leader, Stationary, Long Duration Battery Technologies
Battery Competence Cluster Netherlands
From Trends to Transformation: Navigating the European and Dutch ESS Sector and Exploring Collaboration Potential
- Experienced in international business and management, with a strong background in high-tech renewables, energy industries, and finance
- Expertise in business development, focusing on all aspects of the energy transition and renewables (national and international level)
- Led initiatives in turnkey manufacturing lines, solar cell (technology) developments, and the setup of manufacturing plants for deposition equipment
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Peter Granqvist
Senior Vice President
Volvo Group Electromobility Technology
Leading the Way to Sustainable Transport
- Before taking up this global role in Volvo Group, he held the position as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President Products and Solutions Development, Purchasing, Portfolio planning and Range management at Volvo Penta
- Before Volvo Penta Peter worked at the multinational Automotive electronics giant DENSO Corporation (both in Japan and in Europe)
- Has a Master of Science degree from Chalmers University of Technology and holds extensive knowledge and experience in hardware and software engineering, as well as business development
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Jaebum Park
Senior Principal Researcher
POSCO Research Institute
2025 Global Battery Trend
- Present) Official member of the Economic Security Diplomacy Advisory Council for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) of the Republic of Korea, Advisor of Battery Forum of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
- Before) Business committee member of the IRTC(Intl. Round Table on Materials Criticality) under the EU
- 2011 - Present : POSCO Research Institute - Research on Battery Metals, Materials Industry and Supply Chain
- 2005 - 2011 : Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology(SAIT) - Research on EV and Battery Industry
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Xiaoxi He
Research Director
IDTechEx
AI-Driven Battery Innovation: Accelerating Commercialization from Development to Recycling
- Research Director at IDTechEx leading the energy storage research, focusing on solid-state batteries, flexible thin-film batteries, and emerging energy related technologies
- Provides insights into technology capabilities, market opportunities, and strategic partnerships for global clients in various industries
- PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge, MSc in Advanced Materials from the University of Ulm (Germany), and BSc in Physics from Shandong University (China)
- Assisted multinational corporations in identifying innovative battery technologies, forming partnerships, and navigating emerging markets
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Carl-Ernst Forchert
General Manager / Chairman of the Board
i-vector Innovationsmanagement GmbH / ReLioS e.V.
Market for Battery Reuse and Recycling - Driving Factors and Trends
- Many years of experience in
- Innovation, technology and idea management
- Evaluation of funding programs
- In-depth expertise in scenario creation and analysis
- International knowledge/technology transfer and international cooperation initiation
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Jung-Hwa Lee
Professor / Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board
Berliner Hochschule fuer Technik / ReLioS e.V.
Market for Battery Reuse and Recycling - Driving Factors and Trends
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2023 - Present : Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Battery Network ReLioS e.V.
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2023 - Present : Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Battery Network ReLioS e.V.
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Roger Martinsen
Commercial Counsellor
Norwegian Embassy in Seoul
Norway’s Green Maritime Battery-Electric Initiative
- 30 years’ experience in international consulting, oil and gas supplier industry, strategy and business development & 18 years of management experience
- Studied Business Administration, Project Administration and Russian language
- Native Norwegian and speaks English and Russian fluently
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Arlene Ebensperger Jessen
Head Lithium & Salar Unit
Ministry of Mining, Chile
Collaboration Opportunities between Chile and Korea in the Electric Mobility Industry
- Extensive experience in business and project management in mining (copper & lithium), chemicals, manufacturing, and services
- Expertise in resource economics, public policy, sustainability, risk management, and natural resource governance
- Experience in mining projects across Argentina, Australia, and Canada
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Alexander Senaputra
General Manager – Processing Technical Services
Merdeka Battery Materials
Merdeka Battery Material: AIM Project and its Plan to Pioneer Acid Production from Mine Waste to Support Indonesian Nickel Industry Growth
- Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from Curtin University
- Work experience in Australia and USA
- Multi commodities experience: coal, alumina, gold, copper, pyrite, acid and nickel
- Have been involved in R&D, Operation, Safety and Financial Analysis of different mineral projects
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Salman Safari
President and CEO
CANDLE Lithium Corporation
Selective Direct Lithium Extraction from Conventional and Unconventional Resources Using a Robust Ion Exchange Process
- Ph.D. in chemical engineering from McGill University and 15 years of experience in water treatment
- Inventor of two direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies and 8 years of experience in DLE space
- The only technology that can efficiently extract and concentrate lithium from low and high lithium-bearing brines
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Euihyuk Kwon
Director of Research
Cosmo Chemical
Introduction to the Status of Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Process and Technology
- 2022 - Present : Director of Cosmo chemical research
- 2024 - Present : Adjunct Professor, Ulasn University
- 2016 - 2021 : Head of Comex carbon research
- Department of Metallurgical engineering, Inha University : B.S./M.S./Ph.D.
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Kwangsuk You
Principal Researcher
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources
The Eco-friendly Physical Process and Flotation for Recycling a Spent Lithium Ion Battery
- 2023 - Present : Principal Professor, Department of Resources Engineering, University of Science & Technology, Korea
- 2021 - Present : International board director, Korean Institute of Resource Recycling
- 2018 - 2023 : Technical evaluation committee member, Ministry of Science and ICT, Korea
- 2002 : Ph.D. Materials Science & Engineering, Yamaguchi National University, Japan
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Alexander Michaelis
Director
Fraunhofer IKTS
Green Battery Development with Focus on Solid State Batteries and Recycling Technology
- 2004 - Present : President of Fraunhofer Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, Dresden
- 2004 - Present : Professor / W3, Technical University of Dresden Institute of Materials Science, Chair: Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials
- 2003 - 2004 : Managing Director, InDEC B. V. (Innovative Dutch Electro Ceramics), LE Petten, The Netherlands, (Bayer AG subsidiary)
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Ji Hye Jo
Chief Research Fellow
Korea Environment Institute
Policy Trends and Key Priorities for the Circular Economy of Used Batteries
- Chief Research Fellow, Division for Resource Circulation, Korea Environment Institute (KEI)
- Postdoctoral researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), USA
- Serving on various committees, including the Central Environmental Policy Committee of the Ministry of Environment and the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Committee
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Dal Hoon Lee
Vice President
LG Energy Solution
Empower every possibility with B.around (BMS Technology, For Baas)
- 2023 - Present : Head of BMS R&D Group, LG Energy Solution
- 2019 - 2022 : Department Leader of BMS Product Development, Advanced Automotive Battery Division, LG Chem/Energy Solution
- 2016 - 2019 : Team Leader of SW Development, Advanced Automotive Battery Division, LG Chem
- 2002 : Joined LG Chem Battery Tech Center
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Arnaud Dubief
Head of Clients & Expansion Programs
Hydrovolt
A Battery Can Become a Battery an Infinite Number of Times
- 2022 - Present : Commercial lead at Hydrovolt
- 2017 - 2021 : M&A and Finance Director in tech start-up
- HEC Paris (business school) alumni
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Frederic Vieille-Petit
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Hydrovolt
A Battery Can Become a Battery an Infinite Number of Times
- 2025.02 - Present : Took the position as CCO of Hydrovolt, a leading EV battery recycling and raw materials company
- Has extensive experience from the energy sector and battery industry, bringing a wealth of experience within strategic planning and business development
- Has previously held senior leadership roles at Freyr Battery, NRC Group, Boston Consulting Group and Aker Solutions
- Holds a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the Granoble Institute of Technology in France
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Jong Hoon Kang
Senior Researcher
Recycling Research Center, Energy Material Research Institute, POSCO Holdings
포스코그룹의 LiB 리사이클링 : 혁신적 소재 회수 기술 개발
- 2024 - Present : Senior Researcher, POSCO Holdings Recycling Research Center
- 2009 - 2023 : Senior Researcher, POSCO Technical Research Laboratories
- 2009 : Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, POSTECH
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Jeheon Yang
Technology Strategy Office Leader
Ecopro
Technology Trend of CAM
- Present) Technology Strategy Office Leader, Ecopro
- Before) Future Strategy Team Leader, Ecopro BM
- Before) Product Planning Team, Samsung SDI
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Mojtaba Gilzad Kohan
Chief Technology Officer
Granode Materials
Granode Materials Silicon Anode Technology; Tiny Particles Solve Huge Battery Problems
- Ph.D. in Experimental Physics Luleå university of technology/Elettra Sincotrone Trieste, Trieste University
- Granode Materials lead research manager/Chief Technology Officer
- Research engineer/research pilot manager at Total Hutchinton Co. and Qeshm Smelting Co, Lead acid battery recycling
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Development of New Electrolyte Additives at Enchem
- CTO in Enchem
- Deputy CTO in Svolt
- Principle Engineer in Samsung SDI
- Iowa State University, Ph.D.
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Sang-Young Lee
Professor
Yonsei University
Mechanical Shutdown of Battery Separators: A Hidden Culprit of Silicon Anode Failure
- 2021 - Present : Yonsei University Dept of Chem & Biomol Eng., Professor
- 1997 - 2008 : LG Chem Batteries R&D Principal Researcher
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The Development and Trends in Dry Electrode Processing Technology
- 2003 - Present : CEO of PNT Co., Ltd.
- 2017 - 2019 : Vice Chairman, Korea Battery Industry Association Research Association
- 1990 - 2003 : Design Team Leader, Seotong Technology Co., Ltd.
- 1991 : Kumoh National Institute of Technology
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Jongsoon Kim
Associate Professor
Sungkyunkwan University
Sodium-Ion Battery Technology Development: Current Status and Future Prospects
- 2021.02 - Present : Associate Professor, Sungkyunkwan University
- 2017.03 - 2021.02 : Assistant Professor, Sejong University
- 2014.07 - 2017.02 : Senior Researcher, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
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Jang-Yeon Hwang
Associate Professor
Hanyang University
Design of Advanced Cathodes for Lithium Sulfur Batteries
- 2023.03 - Present : Associate Professor Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University
- 2019.07 - 2023.02 : Assistant Professor & Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Hanyang University
- 2018.02 : Ph.D. Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University
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Sung-Kyun Jung
Assistant Professor
Seoul National University
Diagnosis and Solution for Intertwined Degradation at Cathode/solid Electrolyte Interface in All-solid-state Batteries
- 2025.02 - Current : Assistant Professor, School of Transdisciplinary Innovations and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University (SNU)
- 2021.06 - 2025.01 : Assistant Professor, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
- 2018.09 - 2021.05 : Staff Researcher, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT)
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Seok-Kyu Cho
Team Leader
UBATT
R&D Trends of Aerospace and Defense-specific Ultra-high Energy Density Lithium-metal Batteries
- 2022 - Present : Team Leader, Advanced Battery Team, R&D Center, UBATT Inc.
- 2021 - 2022 : Senior Researcher, Secondary Battery Material Laboratory, RIST
- 2021 - 2021 : Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University
- 2016 - 2021 : Ph.D. in Battery Science and Technology, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST
- 2010 - 2016 : B.S. in School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST
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Chisu Kim
Director of Research and Strategy
Hydro-Québec
Development of Sulfide-Based Solid-State Batteries at Hydro-Québec
- 2012 - Present : Hydro-Québec (Canada), director of research and strategy
- 2008 - 2011 : EIG Ltd. (Korea) Co-Founder / CTO
- 2000 : Ph.D. Seoul National University
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