Naoto Tanibata

Dr. Naoto Tanibata is an Assistant Professor at Nagoya Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Life and Applied Chemistry in the Graduate School of Engineering. He also holds a concurrent position at Kyoto University's Catalyst & Battery Elemental Strategy Unit. His research focuses on developing advanced materials for next-generation energy storage systems, particularly solid-state batteries.

Dr. Tanibata received his academic training at Osaka Prefecture University:

• PhD in Engineering (2014-2017)
• Master of Engineering in Material & Chemical Engineering (2012-2014)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Chemistry (2008-2012)

Dr. Tanibata's research centers on advanced battery materials, with particular expertise in all-solid-state batteries using chloride and other novel electrolytes. His work combines computational materials science with experimental electrochemistry to develop high-energy-density storage solutions. Recent projects have focused on:

• Design principles for high-voltage chloride-based electrodes using HSAB theory
• Amorphization strategies for enhancing anion redox reactions
• Machine learning approaches for battery material discovery and optimization
• Deformability properties of solid electrolytes to prevent lithium dendrite formation

His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on overcoming key challenges in solid-state battery technology, particularly addressing issues of ionic conductivity, interfacial stability, and high-voltage operation. Recent work has increasingly incorporated advanced simulation techniques and machine learning to accelerate materials discovery.

Dr. Tanibata has received numerous awards for his contributions to battery research:

• Battery Technology Committee Award (2024) for 'Redox-level tuning for high-potential chloride electrodes'
• Best Oral Presentation Award (2024) from the Ceramic Society of Japan
• ECS Japan Branch Young Researcher Special Award (2024)
• Multiple Young Research Innovator Encouragement Awards

Dr. Tanibata leads multiple research projects funded by prestigious organizations including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Fujikura Foundation, and Naito Science and Technology Promotion Foundation. His current research focuses on:

• Redox-level design for high-energy-density chloride electrodes (JSPS Grant 24K17755, 2024-2029)
• Establishing design guidelines for high-deformability materials for all-solid-state batteries
• Verification of amorphization-based anion redox utilization for microgrid applications

At Nagoya Institute of Technology, Dr. Tanibata leads research within the Department of Life and Applied Chemistry, focusing on the rational design of solid-state battery materials based on solid-state chemistry principles. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical battery applications for electric vehicles and grid-scale storage.