Luqman Azhari

Luqman Azhari is a highly skilled Materials Scientist currently employed at Pacific Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) since August 2022. Azhari possesses extensive research experience, having previously served as a Research Assistant at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from August 2018 to August 2022, where significant contributions were made to the development of nickel-rich NMC class cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. Azhari's experience includes a chemical engineering internship at Plug Power, focusing on fuel cell defect analysis and thermal imaging setups, and a background in advanced materials research during undergraduate studies at Northwestern University. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a dual BS/MS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University.