Bio
Dr. Ruhul Amin – Solid-State Chemist and Materials Scientist
Dr. Ruhul Amin is a Solid-State Chemist and Materials Scientist specializing in advanced energy storage and conversion technologies. His research interests span both the fundamental understanding of electrochemical mechanisms and the translation of this knowledge into commercially viable applications.
His research portfolio is structured around two strategic directions:
- Portable and Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems – including conventional lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and next-generation all-solid-state batteries.
- Energy Conversion Systems – including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).
Currently, Dr. Amin’s work emphasizes the development of advanced electrolyte and electrode materials, interfacial engineering strategies, and optimization of transport properties to enable high-performance batteries capable of operating under extreme environmental conditions.
Current Projects
- Gel polymer-based composite electrolytes for long-duration Zn–air batteries
- Development of saltwater batteries for stationary and marine applications
- Metal–CO₂ battery systems
- Battery design and optimization for eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) applications
- Development of a Manufacturing Analytics Platform (MAP) for smart battery manufacturing
Professional Experience
Education and Professional Experience
Dr. Amin earned his Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering from the Max Planck Institute (MPI), Germany, after completing his Master’s and Bachelor’s (Honors) degrees in Chemistry from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Following his PhD, he remained at MPI as a Max Planck Fellow before joining Phostech Lithium Inc. and the University of Montreal in a joint appointment. He later served as a Senior Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and as a Senior Scientist at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI). He is currently advancing research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Adjunct Faculty, Jackson State University — Jackson, Mississippi
Awards
- Max Planck Society Fellowship
- R&D 100 Award, 2022
- R&D 100 Award, 2024
Trademarks and Patents
- 18 granted patents, patent applications, and invention disclosures
- 6 book chapters