Dr. Tengfei Song | Sodium-ion Batteries | Excellence in Research Award

University of Birmingham | United Kingdom

Dr. Tengfei Song is an accomplished research fellow and battery materials specialist with over a decade of experience driving innovation in lithium-ion and sodium-ion energy storage technologies. His work bridges industry and academia, with a strong focus on translating laboratory breakthroughs into scalable, real-world battery solutions. He earned his PhD from the University of Birmingham, where his research centered on engineering electrode–electrolyte interfaces in sodium-ion batteries to achieve long cycle life, supported by advanced electrochemical testing and materials characterisation. Earlier, he completed a master’s degree at Jiangnan University, concentrating on the synthesis and modification of cathode materials for high-power, low-cost lithium-ion batteries. Professionally, he has held senior R&D roles in industry, contributing to the development of LiFePO₄ batteries for telecom base stations and data centres, while also playing a key role in establishing a provincial laboratory for electrochemical energy storage and leading projects on graphene-enhanced batteries. Currently, his research focuses on sodium-ion battery development, sustainable electrode systems, novel cathode materials, and full-cell optimisation under major UK and EU projects. His contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and industry recognition awards for technical excellence. Overall, Dr. Song’s career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing next-generation battery technologies through impactful research, collaboration, and scale-up expertise.

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