Research continues to boost the energy storage capability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) leading to expanding applications and consumer use. Higher energy plus increased use leads to higher risk. Therefore, accurate tests and models are critical for predicting and controlling the complex electrochemical, thermal, and mechanical behavior of LIBs. Additionally, regulations to promote protection and information derived from forensic investigations to enhance prevention are required. The task of implementing effective safety strategies falls on R&D scientists (chemical, electrical, material, and software engineers), battery manufacturers, regulatory authorities, forensic scientists, and the public. The 10th Annual Battery Safety Summit convenes these stakeholders to continue the vital dialogue of integrating and implementing LIB safety to meet ever-increasing energy demands.

2019 Distinguished Faculty

 

Thomas Barth

Thomas Barth
National Transportation Safety Board

Preger_Yuliya

Yuliya Preger
Sandia National Laboratories

Kevin Fok

Kevin Fok
LG Chem Power, Inc.

Eric Frederickson

Eric Frederickson
Call2Recycle, Inc.

Judith Jeevarajan

Judith Jeevarajan
Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.

George A. Kerchner

George A. Kerchner
Wiley Rein LLP

Srinivasan_Rengaswamy

Rengaswamy (Srini) Srinivasan
The Johns Hopkins University

Kevin McNesby

Kevin McNesby
US Army Research Laboratory

Wolfgang Schade

Wolfgang Schade
Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute

Brian Sisk

Brian Sisk
A123 Systems