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Vibha Kalra is the Fred H. Rhodes Professor at the Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University and serves as the Faculty Director of the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. With over 15 years of experience, Kalra leads initiatives focused on Accelerating Energy Transitions, emphasizing next-generation energy storage solutions, particularly in the battery application sector, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage. She has developed a research program that blends fundamental and applied research, fostering strong partnerships between academia and industry. Her work has garnered significant media attention, being featured in over 40 news stories since 2016, across outlets like NPR, NBC News, and IEEE Spectrum, showcasing the broader impact of her research. Kalra's specific interests include the design and manufacturing of new battery materials, in-operando postmortem characterizations to elucidate the mechanisms driving energy storage, and the assembly and testing of devices. Additionally, her group is pioneering recycling and regeneration strategies to establish a circular battery economy that positively impacts climate change.
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