Dr. Jie Xiao

Professor

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Biography

Jie Xiao leads research in fundamental areas of energy storage materials and manufacturing science. As the Deputy Director of the Department of Energy's Innovation Center and the director of the Cathode-Electrolyte Interphase Consortium, her work has greatly influenced battery research protocols widely adopted across the scientific community. Dr. Xiao's research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing energy-bearing materials, exploring methods for accelerating technology translation from academia to industry, particularly in electrochemical energy storage systems. She boasts over 100 peer-reviewed publications and holds numerous patents and copyrights in the field, signifying her contributions to advancements in battery technology. Recognized as a highly cited researcher, she has also received multiple awards, including the E.O. Lawrence Award and the Materials Rising Star Award from the Electrochemical Society. Dr. Xiao teaches manufacturing science and engineering, guiding Ph.D. and Master's students in their research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Boeing Martin Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Leading research in energy storage systems and manufacturing science.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and mentoring students in energy storage technology.

Awards

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Innovation Award

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Clean Energy Education Empowerment (C3E) Technology Research & Innovation Award

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E.O. Lawrence Award

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Lab Director’s Exceptional Scientific Achievements Award

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R&D 100 Award

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Battery Technology Award

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Materials Rising Star Award

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Fellow

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Researcher Award

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Contribution Award

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Ronald L. Brodzinski Early Career Exceptional Achievement Award

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Elected Member

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.