Hadi Khani

Hadi Khani is a Research Assistant Professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and core faculty member of the Materials Science and Engineering Program at The University of Texas at Austin since 2021. Previously, he was a Research Associate at UT Austin (2018-2020) and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Notre Dame University (2017). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2017) from Mississippi State University, an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (2009) from Kharazmi University, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry (2007) from Arak University. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy storage, electrocatalysis, and battery safety, emphasizing solid-state electrolytes, polymer-based cathodes, and next-generation battery systems.

Research interests include: electrochemical energy storage (solid-state batteries), fast ion-conducting materials, supercapacitors, and thermal/safety characterization of batteries. His group develops polymer and inorganic materials for high-performance batteries while investigating failure mechanisms via operando spectroscopy and advanced imaging techniques.

Key sponsors include the NSF, DOE, and industry partners. His work bridges materials synthesis, electrochemistry, and device engineering, addressing challenges in energy density, safety, and scalability. The Khani Research Group collaborates widely to advance sustainable energy solutions through interdisciplinary approaches.