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I am a Doctorate researcher from Aalto University working on efficient electrochemical discharging of end-of-life Lithium-Ion batteries (LIBs). The work aims to provide a quick, safe discharge process for end-of-life LIBs, helping mitigate fire risks associated with collecting, storing, and transporting LIB waste at collection points and recycling facilities. It is a joined research project with KTH as the partner University.

The use of LIBs is increasing steeply with the rise of mobile devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage. As LIBs reach the end of their lifetimes, we will face massive issues regarding battery waste. Since LIBs were not designed for recycling, the material and energy in spent LIBs are destined to be squandered. By estimating the quantity of batteries that would come into recycling in the year 2030 we could recover around 78 GWh of energy and more than 1.5 million tons of scarce metals. First, we must turn LIB waste into a valuable resource as spent LIBs still have leftover energy that state-of the-art methods cannot reliably discharge below 2 V, the mechanical recycling of LIBs is inherently unsafe. This will be overcome by the development of discharge media that can transfer the leftover energy into more easily processing form. 

When I am not diving into research, I love to travel, stay active in sports, and connect with people through social networks. My previous experience in the automotive industry sparked my interest in technology, so I like to keep up with the latest developments, and I’m a fan of the Ferrari team in Formula racing, and of soccer Manchester United. I also enjoy cooking, which helps me feel close to home and unwind when I need a break.