Zichao Yang

Zichao Yang is an accomplished R&D Manager at Solid Power, Inc. since 2023, specializing in the development of next-generation cathode materials and lithium metal anodes for solid-state batteries. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Materials Scientist at Nikola Motor Company, where engagement focused on battery cell development for electric and fuel cell trucks, and as a Research Scientist at CMC Materials, emphasizing silicon-based anode material synthesis. Zichao also held the position of Senior Scientist at Ferro Corporation, developing materials using thick-film technology, and worked as a Research Scientist at NOHMs Technologies, concentrating on electrode materials for lithium-sulfur and lithium-ion batteries. Zichao began a research career at Cornell University as a Graduate Research Assistant, earning a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering while conducting advanced studies on transition metal oxides for lithium-ion battery applications.