Madhuri Thakur

Madhuri Thakur has extensive experience in the field of battery technology and research. Madhuri began their career as a lecturer at the National Institute of Technology in 1998. Madhuri then worked as a research engineer at the National University of Singapore, where they developed devices and techniques for measuring lens aberration and surface profiling.

In 2007, Madhuri joined Rice University as a research scientist and material scientist. Here, they focused on the fabrication and characterization of silicon as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Madhuri also conducted studies on various cathode materials for battery performance analysis.

Madhuri's expertise in battery technology led their to work at several battery companies. Madhuri worked as a researcher at BetaBatt from 2008 to 2010, and then joined Leyden Energy as a Si Battery Scientist, Electrochemist, and Cell Design Engineer from 2013 to 2014. Madhuri also worked as a Battery Scientist at Qnovo Inc from 2014 to 2015.

In 2016, Madhuri joined Farasis Energy, Inc. as a Senior Scientist. Madhuri later became the Manager of Cell Technology Development in 2019. During their time at Farasis Energy, they served as the Principal Investigator on various projects funded by organizations such as the USABC and DOE. These projects focused on the development of lithium-metal, silicon, and fast-charge/low-cost technologies, as well as recycling programs. Madhuri also led a $6 million project for the development of high-energy density lithium-ion cell technology.

Overall, Madhuri Thakur has a strong background in battery research and development, with a focus on diverse battery materials and technologies.

Madhuri Thakur has a diverse educational background. Madhuri completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 1999 to 2003. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Instrumentation from Kurukshetra University, from 1996 to 1998.

No information is provided regarding their education at Panjab University or Rice University, suggesting that they may not have pursued any degrees or qualifications from these institutions.

In addition to their formal education, Madhuri Thakur has obtained several certifications. Madhuri completed the Communication Foundations, Effective Listening, and Teamwork Foundations certifications from LinkedIn in February 2021. These certifications indicate their commitment to enhancing their communication and collaboration skills beyond their academic qualifications.