Essa Khalil

Fully funded PhD opportunity at Clemson University in the Department of Automotive Engineering for students interested in materials science , electrochemistry , data science , machine learning , and battery manufacturing . The research team is recruiting two highly motivated PhD students to work on advancing rechargeable battery technologies . The advertised research directions include advanced battery materials , data-driven battery development , and battery manufacturing . Students will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and will have access to materials synthesis and processing facilities , state-of-the-art characterization tools , and a pouch cell manufacturing line . Typical research tasks include synthesis, processing, and characterization of battery materials; fabrication and electrochemical characterization of coin- and pouch-type batteries; application of data science and machine learning for battery development, diagnostics, and predictive modeling; and development/validation of physics-based models for newly developed batteries. The post also mentions preparation of technical reports, presentations, and scientific manuscripts. Eligibility highlights: a strong background in materials science and electrochemistry is expected, together with programming and data science skills. Experience with materials synthesis and advanced characterization is highly desirable, and prior scientific publications will be viewed favorably. Application: email a CV and a one-page statement describing fit for the role to [email protected] . The anticipated start date is Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 .