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Dr. Haleh Ardebili is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, holding the Kamel Salama Endowed Professorship. She also serves as the Assistant Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland at College Park (2001)
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (1996)
- B.S., Engineering Science & Mechanics, Penn State University (1994)
Her research focuses on innovative materials design for energy storage and electronic applications, including:
- Ion Transport mechanisms in polymer nanocomposite electrolytes
- Flexible and Stretchable Li-ion Batteries
- Electrode/electrolyte interfacial issues
- Bio-materials for energy storage
- Nanostructured materials for electronics
- Polymer nanocomposite electrolytes for batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors
Key publication trends include advanced electrode architectures, strain-dependent electrochemical characterization, and mechanical deformation effects on ion conduction. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical energy solutions.
Scientific Awards:
- Abraham E. Dukler Distinguished Engineering Faculty Award
- NSF CAREER Award
- NASA iTECH Top Ten Finalist
- 50-in-5 Scholar Award
- Multiple TcSUH and teaching excellence awards
Dr. Ardebili actively mentors students and welcomes collaboration opportunities in nanostructured materials research through her laboratory at the University of Houston.
