Linqin Mu

Linqin Mu serves as an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, focusing on rechargeable battery systems for sustainable energy storage solutions. Her work bridges fundamental material science with practical commercialization efforts in next-generation battery technologies.

Educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Physics from Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• B.S. in Materials Science from Southwest University

Her research targets critical challenges in energy storage through:

• Development of low-cost, high-performance battery materials
• Advanced interfacial chemistry studies for next-generation batteries
• Innovative microstructure design of composite electrodes
• Multi-valent aqueous electrochemical device engineering
• Comprehensive failure mechanism analysis using synchrotron techniques

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on cathode material innovation, particularly in sodium-ion and nickel-rich lithium-ion systems. Key trends include dopant engineering for structural stability, interfacial chemistry control, and commercialization-driven material design with over 40 publications in top journals including Nature Communications and Advanced Materials.

Research recognition includes:

• ECS Battery Division Postdoc Associate Research Award (2019) for battery degradation studies

Mentorship spans undergraduate to doctoral levels in the Mu Lab, emphasizing hands-on battery research with students from materials science, chemistry, and engineering backgrounds. Current projects involve developing critical materials for high-energy storage devices while investigating fundamental failure mechanisms in next-generation batteries.

The Mu Lab operates as a collaborative research hub specializing in advanced battery material characterization and development, utilizing synchrotron radiation techniques and electrochemical analysis to address industry-relevant energy storage challenges.