Karim Elgammal is a Battery Material Simulation Engineer at Northvolt since January 2021, specializing in developing data-driven solutions and using ab-initio DFT methods for predicting battery materials, as well as supporting next-generation battery material projects. Prior to this role, Karim worked at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2021 as a Research Scientist, where responsibilities included managing industry joint projects and conducting computational physics calculations. Karim has a robust academic background with a PhD in Computational Physics and has co-authored over 15 scientific publications. Additional experience includes roles as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in various institutions, contributing to advancements in modeling and simulation methods, and a software engineering position focused on bioinformatics. Currently pursuing an MBA in Business/Managerial Economics, Karim also holds multiple degrees in the fields of physics and engineering from prestigious universities.