Dibakar Datta

Dr. Dibakar Datta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on energy storage technologies, particularly in the development of advanced battery systems and nanomaterials for next-generation applications. He leads multiple federally funded projects, including:

• National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant for Electro-Chemo-Mechanics of Multiscale Active Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage (2023–2028)
• NSF grant for Fundamental Study of Niobium Tungsten Oxide Anodes (2021–2024)
• NSF GOALI grant for Roll-to-Roll Atomic Layer Deposition of Selenium-based Battery Cathodes (2019–2023)

His research interests include:

• Design of battery cathodes using graphene and selenium heterostructures
• Electro-chemo-mechanical modeling of active materials
• Machine learning-enhanced discovery of novel battery materials
• Development of sodium metal batteries and potassium-ion batteries

Recent contributions highlight innovations in dendrite suppression, open-tunnel oxide anodes, and industry-scale battery technologies. He has authored over 45 peer-reviewed articles and been featured in media for his insights on battery safety and charging practices.

Dr. Datta collaborates with industry partners and researchers globally, advancing the frontiers of electrochemical energy storage and materials science.