About
Javier Carrasco Rodriguez is a Group Leader at CIC energiGUNE, leading the Atomistic Modelling and Computational Studies group since 2013. His research focuses on computational modeling for energy storage materials, including batteries and fuel cells. He holds a PhD from Universitat de Barcelona (2006) and has held fellowships at the Fritz Haber Institute (Max Planck Society), University College London, and the Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica. His expertise spans density functional theory (DFT), first-principles simulations, and machine learning for materials discovery. Research interests include solid-state electrolytes, ion transport mechanisms, and high-throughput screening of battery materials. He has contributed to over 100 publications and holds patents on solid electrolyte compositions. Awards include the Lee Hsun Young Scientist Lecture Series Award (2019). His work bridges theoretical chemistry, solid-state physics, and engineering to advance sustainable energy technologies.
Education: PhD in Chemistry, Universitat de Barcelona (2006); Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (2007–2009), Newton International Fellow (2009–2011), Ramón y Cajal Fellow (2011–2013).
Research Themes: Electrochemical energy storage (batteries, solid-state electrolytes), computational modeling of materials, nanoscale ion dynamics, and application of machine learning to accelerate discovery.
Key Contributions: Development of atomistic models for Li-ion and Na-ion battery materials, computational screening of fast-ion conductors, and elucidation of interfacial phenomena in solid-state batteries. His group also explores novel electrolyte designs and phase transformations in electrode materials.
Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects like HELENA (solid-state battery innovation) and ADEL (high-throughput screening). Collaborates globally with institutions like CICECO Aveiro and CSRC.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Modelling and Computational Simulation team at CIC energiGUNE, specializing in multi-scale simulations and data-driven materials science.
