Michael Metzger

Dr. Michael Metzger serves as an Assistant Professor and Herzberg-Dahn Chair for Advanced Battery Research at the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science, Faculty of Science, Dalhousie University. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with the Department of Chemistry and Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science, focusing on sustainable battery materials and technologies.

• PhD from Technical University of Munich (Prof. Hubert Gasteiger), Germany
• Visiting PhD at Bar-Ilan University (Prof. Doron Aurbach), Israel
• Diploma in Physics from Technical University of Munich, Germany

Dr. Metzger's research emphasizes:

• Advanced battery materials (Li-ion, Na-ion) with high energy density, safety, and sustainability
• Innovative methods for studying degradation mechanisms using ultra-high precision coulometry and on-line electrochemical mass spectrometry
• Application of battery technology for energy-efficient water desalination systems

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in diagnosing battery degradation pathways, optimizing electrolyte formulations to prevent metal plating, and developing diagnostic tools for understanding gas evolution in battery systems.

Scientific awards include:

• PwC Strategy& Presidential Award (2017)
• Evonik Industries Research Prize (2016)
• ECS Herbert H. Uhlig Summer Fellowship (2016)

The Tesla-Dalhousie research partnership supports his mission to develop sustainable battery chemistries, with particular focus on eliminating parasitic reactions that limit battery longevity and safety.