Oscar Hathaway

Oscar Hathaway is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the Materials Science department. His work focuses on applying cryogenic electron microscopy and operando techniques to analyze lithium deposition processes critical for energy storage technologies.

Research interests include:

• Cryo-Electron Microscopy for nanoscale imaging
• Operando methods in electrochemical systems
• Lithium metal battery material stability
• Energy density optimization
• Ion depletion dynamics at interfaces

Recent publications highlight his expertise in capturing real-time microstructural changes during lithium electrodeposition using freezing cryo-EM. His work intersects materials science, chemical engineering, and electrochemistry to address dendrite formation and improve battery longevity.

Current affiliations:

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - Materials Science