The Electrochemical Energy Engineering: Understanding and Innovation (E3-UI) group at the University of Maryland is focused on both fundamental and applied questions related to electrochemical energy systems, with an emphasis on alkali metal (e.g., Li and Na) and solid-state-electrolyte systems. Our research scope includes electrochemistry, calorimetry, system analysis and informatics, as well as the overlap between each topic. We work on electrochemical-mechanical coupling, battery safety (with a focus on thermal science and characterization approaches to quantify reaction pathways), system and techno-economic analysis, battery research ontologies, and other topics.  Our methods include both modeling and experiments. We do mathematical modeling of continuum-scale, coupled, non-linear, electrochemical, mechanical, and thermal processes and how they affect device performance.

The group has unique experimental capabilities including a nano-indentation system in an inert atmosphere glovebox, a calorimetry platform for early-stage analysis of the safety of new battery chemistries, and a three-electrode platform for the study of interfacial/mechanical properties.