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Alexandar Marinov is a Postdoctoral Researcher at CIC energiGUNE, working in the Cell Design and Manufacturing research group since November 2024. His research focuses on optimizing sodium-ion pouch cell performance and investigating presodiation strategies for O3-type layered oxide cathodes and hard carbon anodes.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering from University College London (UCL) (2019-2024), where he studied the lithiation mechanism of MoS2 in lithium-ion batteries and developed an aqueous electrophoretic deposition process for MoS2.
- Master's in Chemical Engineering from UCL (2015-2019) with distinction, with a thesis on "Novel 2D Materials for Application as Battery Electrodes".
Dr. Marinov's research interests span electrochemical energy storage with emphasis on 2D materials like MoS2 for battery electrodes, lithiation/sodiation mechanisms, and advanced characterization techniques. He integrates big data electrochemistry with material science to analyze battery degradation pathways and optimize performance. His work bridges fundamental material properties with practical cell engineering for next-generation energy storage.
His notable recognition includes:
- BEAMS Summer Studentship (2018) for research on platinum nanoparticle formation on MoS2 nanosheets for hydrogen evolution catalysis.
At CIC energiGUNE, Dr. Marinov contributes to industrial-scale sodium-ion battery development through experimental cell testing, data-driven optimization, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams focused on commercializing sustainable energy storage solutions.
