Bio
Cheng’s research focuses on using multiscale computational methods to study material structures and properties for energy storage applications, and surface reaction mechanisms at solid-liquid electrolyte interfaces of batteries.
Professional Experience
- 2023-present, Group Leader, Energy Storage and Conversion Group, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- 2013-2023, Staff Scientist, Molecular Materials Group, Argonne National Laboratory
- 2009-2013, Postdoc, Molecular Materials Group, Argonne National Laboratory
Awards
- Argonne Physical Science and Engineering directorate NextGen Leaders Program, 2020
- Midwest Energy News “40 Under 40” Award, 2018
- Strategic Lab Leadership Program, University of Chicago, 2017
Education
- Executive Education, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 2017-2018
- Ph.D. Computational Chemistry, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2009
- B.S. Applied Chemistry, Qingdao University, China, 2003