Xia Li

Xia Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Concordia University, holding the Concordia University Research Chair in High Energy Rechargeable Batteries. She also serves as the Associate Director of the Concordia Collaborative Centre on Energy and its Transition (C2ET), driving research in sustainable energy storage solutions.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Western University, Canada (2012-2016)
• M.S. in Material Physics & Chemistry from Nankai University, China (2009-2012)
• B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from Dalian University of Technology, China (2005-2009)

Dr. Li's research spans energy storage and conversion with pioneering work in nanomaterials engineering for next-generation batteries. Her expertise covers Li-ion, Li-sulfur, and solid-state battery systems, including solid-state electrolytes, synchrotron-based characterization, and atomic/molecular layer deposition for interface stabilization. She develops innovative solutions for sulfur cathodes, polysulfide suppression, and high-energy-density storage.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant focus on solid-state battery commercialization, with 70% of 2021-2023 work addressing interfacial challenges in sulfide-based electrolytes and sulfur cathodes. Her research uniquely bridges in-situ characterization with nanoscale interface engineering, establishing critical pathways for practical all-solid-state batteries while advancing sustainable organic and sodium-based systems.

Her primary recognition includes:

• Concordia University Research Chair in High Energy Rechargeable Batteries

Dr. Li mentors graduate researchers through Concordia's chemical engineering programs and leads externally funded projects within the C2ET initiative. Her teaching portfolio features specialized courses in battery materials (CHME 6101) and clean energy systems (CHME 6911), co-developed with industry partners like Hydro-Québec.

She directs the Dr. Li Research Lab, which operates state-of-the-art facilities for thin-film deposition and synchrotron characterization. The lab collaborates with the Canadian Light Source and National Research Council to accelerate solid-state battery development through the C2ET consortium's industry-academic network.