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Dr. Y. Shirley Meng is a Zable Chair Professor in Energy Technologies and Professor of NanoEngineering at UC San Diego. She leads the Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion (LESC), focused on developing advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage, including batteries and solar cells. Her research integrates experimental techniques with computational modeling to innovate in solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and magnetic materials. Dr. Meng founded the Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), fostering interdisciplinary energy solutions.
Education: PhD in Advanced Materials for Micro & Nano Systems (Singapore-MIT Alliance, 2005). Postdoctoral research at MIT. Elected Fellow of the Electrochemical Society.
Research interests span energy storage technologies, materials science, and sustainable energy systems. Key projects include high-voltage cathodes, solid electrolytes, and scalable battery designs. Recent breakthroughs include carbon-free silicon anodes and pressure-controlled lithium metal batteries.
Over 190 peer-reviewed publications, patents, and prestigious awards reflect her global impact. Current research teams include postdocs, graduate students (e.g., Thomas Wynn, Haelie Chung), and collaborators worldwide. Active in industry partnerships and policy initiatives for clean energy.
