Our group is interested in synthesising materials with characterisic crystal and amorphous structures, applying the materials in Na-ion and K-ion batteries, and understanding how the atomic arrangement in these materials, such as local defects and long-range disorder, affect ion/electron transfer and transport. We are investigating chemical/physical processes occurring at electrode/electrolyte interface and within solids to understand molecular structures in determining local electrochemical activity. We are also interested in exploring new battery types and the associated cell chemistries, aiming to extend the understanding acquired from Na-ion and K-ion batteries to a wider range of energy storage technologies.

Students who wish to join the group for PhD programs can send a cover letter expressing research interest along with an academic CV and transcript to y.xu.1@ucl.ac.uk. Various routes for PhD studentships are vailable in the department and UCL, such as DTP/CDT studentships, UCL-CSC joint scholarship, and reserach opportunity scholoarship.

For queries about fellowship applications such as RS Newton Fellowship and EU Marie-Curie Fellowship and potential collaborations, pleaes contact us via the email address given above.

PhD and postdoc candidates with other studentship/schorlarship/fellowship routes are also welcome to contact and disscuss the possibility of joining the group.