"From electrolyte engineering to better and safer batteries"

Hafiz Ahmad ISHFAQ

Topic 1-14 Fluorinated solvent based electrolytes and metal anode based batteries

I completed my bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan. Later, I started my Masters degree in Energy Engineering at the Korea Institute of Energy Research in the fuel cell and electrochemistry laboratory. During this time, I gained extensive knowledge about fuel cell materials and their electrochemistry and developed a professional career by collaborating with many well-renowned institutes in South Korea. During my master’s program, I started my search for a PhD topic within the battery field, as I was highly motivated to continue my research in the area. Electrolytes are particularly interesting to me and when I found the topic concerning electrolytes engineering offered by DESTINY, a Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Co-fund program, I applied and was able to be selected for it.  

Being a DESTINY-MSCA fellow has been a remarkable and inspiring experience. This DESTINY project is a worthwhile opportunity to have institutional and financial support thereby boosting my career development and professional growth. Due to the DESTINY project, I gained invaluable competencies and transferrable skills that will enhance my career as an independent battery researcher by connecting with battery experts around Europe.