Dr Prasada Rao R

Founder & CEO Thiospark Energy for Solid State Lithium Sulfur battery | NUS, Senior Scientist, NRF Fellow | Scale up materials preparation to battery packs | NUS GRIP | Tamasek Innovation | Pier71

Singapore, Singapore

About

More than 16 years post PhD experience in both academic and Industry R& D (leading the team), Materials Science and Nanotechnology. Development of all solid-state batteries, nanomaterial synthesis, material characterization, microfabrication techniques. Experienced in leading project teams, writing scientific papers and patents. Keen on exploring new applications and challenges in the field of Materials Science & Engineering at industrial scale. Always looking to collaborate in a team of passionate scientists and researchers who are focused on solving real industry problems. Simulations related to battery materials. Scale up of Si based anode materials up to piolet plant level. Data analysis at cell level. I have a strong background in the design and synthesis of advanced materials, including silicon-based anodes, high-capacity cathode materials, and solid-state electrolytes. I am also well-versed in the various analytical techniques used to study battery materials, such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy. In addition, I have experience working with various battery chemistries, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and Al-ion batteries. Oversee the development of new and innovative battery materials. I would work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute research projects, develop intellectual property strategies, and provide technical guidance on material selection and optimization. NUS, GRIP training for start-up creation

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Thiospark Energy Pte Ltd
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • NUS NRF Senior Research Fellow and Volt14 Solutions at National University of Singapore
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Development of new chemistries for energy storage, Si anode . Leading technical analysis on battery materials and cells; Li-ion and solid-state batteries • Battery manufacturing process development and optimisation; electrode coatings, cell assembly • Project and task managements across multi-functional teams and external third parties

  • Program Coordinator at Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET)
    Apr 2018 - Apr 2024 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Coordination of research projects, developing simulation and experimental lab for battery R&D, development of new technologies, mentoring deliverables of various projects, reporting to ministry about research activities, technology transfers to industries, guiding students, etc

  • National University of Singapore (Singapore)
    • Research Fellow
      Apr 2013 - Apr 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Research related Li-ion, Li-O2, Li-S, Na-S batteries. All-solid-State batteries

    • Research Fellow
      Apr 2013 - Apr 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Research related to Li-S, Li-Oxide and all-solid-state batteries. Developed oxide and sulfide based solid electrolytes

  • Senior scientist at Contour Energy Systems, Inc.
    Jun 2012 - May 2013 · 1 yr