Anthony Bombik

Anthony Bombik is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on advanced battery technologies, including multifunctional battery structures, battery degradation modeling, and EV battery pack optimization. He leads the Battery Integration Lab (BATT CAVE 112), specializing in design and experimentation for energy storage systems.

• Ph.D., Stanford University, Aero Astro Engineering (2022)
• M.S., Stanford University, Aero Astro Engineering (2017)
• B.S., University of Alabama, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (2014)

His work bridges mechanical engineering and electrochemical energy storage, emphasizing safety, thermal management, and composite material integration. Recent studies highlight fire suppression in lithium-ion batteries, modular energy storage composites, and sensor-driven battery health estimation.

Key trends in his publications include:

• Advancements in multifunctional energy storage composites (MESC)
• Innovations in battery safety and thermal runaway mitigation
• Application of computational models like cellular automata for fire propagation analysis
• Development of diagnostic tools for battery health monitoring

Bombik's research has practical applications in electric vehicle design and large-scale battery storage systems, with a focus on translating laboratory findings into real-world solutions.