Dr. Hoang Dang

Biography

Hoang Dang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, holding the Mitchell Professorship in Advanced Energy Storage Materials and Technology. He leads the Recharge Lab, where his team focuses on the development of functional materials for sustainable energy storage technologies, aiming to make clean energy reliable and widely accessible. Hoang has authored 17 peer-reviewed publications and is the inventor of 3 patents in the field of energy storage technologies. He is the recipient of several awards, including the Vallet Scholarship, VEF Fellowship, and the Young Lecturer Award. His research addresses the challenges associated with variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, which require efficient and cost-effective storage solutions to balance supply and demand. Lithium-ion batteries, although dominant due to their high performance and scalability, face significant challenges including cost, safety, lifespan, and recycling, issues that are critical in the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market. Hoang is committed to tackling these challenges through the development of novel materials and chemistries, advancing sustainable practices in battery technology.

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