Dr. Yue Qi

Biography

Yue Qi is a professor of Engineering at Brown University and serves as the Deputy Director of the Initiative for Sustainable Energy (ISE). With an established research focus in computational materials science, Professor Qi specializes in multi-scale modeling, defects transport, complex interfaces, and electrochemical-mechanical coupling, particularly in relation to battery and fuel cell materials. His work is recognized for providing significant advancements in energy-efficient technologies and materials development, contributing to the design and optimization of next-generation battery systems. His recent research has notably shed light on sodium-ion batteries, presenting design specifications that aim to enhance their efficiency and sustainability as a complement to traditional lithium-based solutions. Professor Qi has received several accolades, including election as a 2026 Fellow of the Materials Research Society, acknowledging his distinguished research accomplishments and contributions to the field of materials research. He has also been honored with the Ross Coffin Purdy Award by the American Ceramic Society for his exemplary work and influential studies in materials science.

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