Zeeshan Ahmad

Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. His research focuses on advancing renewable energy technologies for transportation and grid systems through the design and optimization of functional materials for lithium-ion batteries and solar photovoltaics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Dr. Ahmad's lab integrates theoretical analysis, computational modeling, and experimental validation to address challenges in electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Recent work emphasizes defect engineering in perovskites, dendrite suppression in solid electrolytes, and machine learning applications for material discovery.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining Materials Science, Electrochemistry, and Machine Learning to improve battery performance and solar cell stability. Key themes include chemomechanical interactions, ionic conductivity optimization, and automated defect detection in photovoltaic systems.