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Dr. Dong Hou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University, joining in January 2024. His research focuses on energy materials for electrochemical applications, advanced characterization techniques, and ceramics manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University (2017) and a B.Eng. from Central South University, China (2013). Prior to Clemson, he served as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2022–2023), and conducted postdoctoral research at Virginia Tech (2019–2022) and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2018–2019).
Research Interests: Dr. Hou’s work spans energy storage materials, electrochemistry, battery design, and advanced characterization methods such as synchrotron X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, and machine learning-driven data analysis. His projects include optimizing Ni-rich layered cathodes, developing sustainable electrolytes, and studying phase transformations in energy materials.
Key Contributions: His recent studies address thermal stability of battery materials, interfacial degradation in solid-state batteries, and cross-length-scale material dynamics. He employs cutting-edge techniques like in situ synchrotron measurements to uncover hidden mechanisms in energy systems.
Labs & Collaborations: While no lab name is explicitly stated, his research aligns with Clemson’s Energy Materials and Engineering focus. Collaborations involve institutions like Virginia Tech and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource.
