Xiaotu Ma

Xiaotu Ma is an Assistant Professor in the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University, specializing in advanced energy storage materials and sustainable battery recycling. His research focuses on developing electrodes and materials for lithium-ion batteries, including recycling processes, safety, and fundamental electrochemistry. He joined Binghamton in 2024 after completing his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2021), an MS from Stevens Institute of Technology (2017), and a BS in Chemistry from Jilin University (2015).

Education Background:

• BS in Chemistry, Jilin University, China (2015)
• MS in Materials Science and Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ (2017)
• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA (2021)

Research Interests:

• Advanced energy storage materials, including lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries
• Recycling of spent batteries and photovoltaic modules
• Sustainable development of energy storage systems
• Electrochemical stability and material degradation mechanisms

His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize innovations in cathode upcycling, lithium recovery, and eco-friendly recycling methods for solar panels and batteries. These works highlight his focus on bridging material science with sustainable industrial practices.

Advising and Grants: Dr. Ma advises students in materials science and energy storage, though no specific student names or grant details are listed in the provided text. His research aligns with Binghamton’s focus on systems engineering and sustainable industrial solutions.

Labs/Teams: While not explicitly mentioned, his work likely involves collaboration within Binghamton’s energy storage research groups, focusing on experimental and computational studies of battery materials.