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Ph.D. Candidate

Hari Nivin Kumaresan

since Summer 2023 · Arava Research Group, Wayne State University

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Research interests

  • Li-ion cathode processing
  • Interfacial evolution in cylindrical cells (advanced X-ray techniques)
  • High-temperature batteries
  • Solid-state electrolytes

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical EngineeringWayne State University
    May 2023 – present · Advisor: Prof. Leela Arava
  • B.Tech., Chemical and Electrochemical EngineeringCSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, India
    Aug 2017 – Apr 2021

Experience

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Ph.D. programWayne State University (Arava Research Group)
    May 2023 – present
  • Project Associate, Battery DivisionCSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), India
    Dec 2021 – Mar 2023

Honors & credentials

  • Thomas C. Rumble Graduate Fellowship, Wayne State University

Publications (2)

  • 2025Mechanistic understanding of the interfacial evolution using advanced X-ray techniques in a cylindrical cell. ECS Meeting Abstracts 248, 2792 Link ↗
  • 2024An alternative approach for NMC-based Li-ion battery cathode production and its techno-economic analysis. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 26(2), 319–330 Link ↗

News

October 2025

Two presentations at the 248th ECS Meeting

Dr. Sudhan Nagarajan and Hari Nivin Kumaresan present “Mechanistic understanding of the interfacial evolution using advanced X-ray techniques in a cylindrical cell,” and Veka Sri Ganesan and Dr. Sudhan Nagarajan present “Electrolyte design using a boron-based anion receptor additive for practical lithium–sulfur batteries.”

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