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Shirley Meng is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering at the University of California, San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering. Her research focuses on energy storage and conversion materials, including nanostructured electrodes for advanced rechargeable batteries and dye-sensitized solar cells. She investigates the relationship between charge ordering, structural stability, and performance in functional ceramics. With a strong background in computational principles and high-skilled experimental work, her goal is to optimize energy applications through rational materials design. Recent programs led by Professor Meng include the design and characterization of mixed transition metal oxides aimed at developing high energy density electrode materials for advanced lithium-ion batteries, with particular attention to spinel oxides that are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Dr. Meng's expertise and research pursuits emphasize the intersection of materials science and engineering, reflecting her commitment to innovative solutions in energy storage technologies.
Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Served as Assistant Professor in the Department of NanoEngineering.
Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Held Assistant Professor position in Materials Science and Engineering.
Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Worked as a Research Scientist in Materials Science and Engineering.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).