Peter Weddle

Peter Weddle is a Researcher IV in Chemical Engineering at the Center for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems, focusing on energy storage and transportation solutions. His work bridges electrochemistry, materials science, and mechanical engineering.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
• Master in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

His research centers on physically based Li-ion battery models, emphasizing electrode-level and particle-level chemo-mechanics, chemically complex reaction modeling, and pseudo-2D simulations for cell design optimization. Key areas include cathode material stability, laser ablation techniques, and all-solid-state battery development.

Recent publications highlight advancements in fast-charging batteries using carbon nanotubes, multi-scale cathode particle generation via GANs, and fracture analysis in polycrystalline cathodes. These works span topics like phase-field modeling, chemo-mechanical stress, and performance loss mechanisms.

Dr. Weddle contributes to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Energy Storage Research Topic, collaborating on multi-institutional projects related to battery lifecycle management and novel fabrication methods.