Pallavi Thakur

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

About

I’m a battery scientist working at the intersection of electrochemistry, interfaces, and practical cell engineering. My interests center on high–energy-density chemistries (especially lithium-metal and metal–air systems), interphase engineering, and operando/diagnostic electrochemistry to understand and mitigate degradation pathways. I’m particularly focused on controlling interfacial heterogeneity, suppressing parasitic reactions, and improving plating/stripping uniformity to enable reliable performance under practical constraints. I also enjoy translating mechanistic insights into scalable materials and cell-design strategies.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at Idaho National Laboratory
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Hyderabad (Full-time · 7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Postdoctoral Fellow
      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Doctoral Researcher
      Jul 2016 - Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos