Nischal Oli | Lithium Sulphur batteries | Best Researcher Award
PhD Candidate at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras campus, United States.
Nischal Oli is a dedicated researcher with a focus on the development of advanced materials for energy storage solutions. His work primarily revolves around the synthesis, characterization, and testing of materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. With over 4.5 years of experience in this field, Nischal has made significant contributions to battery technology through peer-reviewed publications and research presentations. His passion for solving real-world problems through science and his technical expertise in experimental methods make him a valuable asset in the field of materials science and electrochemistry.
Education 🎓
Nischal Oli is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Physics at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico. He began his studies in January 2020 and has maintained an outstanding GPA of 4.0. His Ph.D. research focuses on high-capacity, long cycling, and high-performance metal oxide electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. This educational journey has equipped him with a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of materials science and energy storage systems.
Nischal Oli has held multiple significant positions throughout his academic career. As a Graduate Research Assistant under the NASA SPRiNT fellowship from February 2020 to December 2021, and the NSF fellowship from January 2021 to July 2024, he worked on developing high-capacity and long-cycling anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, since August 2024, he has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Puerto Rico, where he assists in educating students while continuing his research under the guidance of Prof. Ram S. Katiyar.
Nischal Oli’s research focuses on the development of advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, particularly exploring metal oxide electrodes with high capacity and long cycling performance. He is involved in the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical testing of these materials, aiming to improve the efficiency, longevity, and performance of batteries. His work has applications in various industries, particularly in renewable energy storage and electric vehicles, and contributes to addressing global energy challenges.
Skills 🧠
Nischal Oli is proficient in a wide range of experimental techniques and tools. His expertise includes Raman Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy. He is also skilled in materials synthesis using chemical vapor deposition (CVD), high-energy ball milling, and sol-gel methods. Furthermore, Nischal is adept at using data analysis software like Origin and Microsoft Office tools for research data interpretation and presentation.
Award and Honors 🏆
Throughout his academic journey, Nischal Oli has earned prestigious fellowships and awards, including the NASA SPRiNT Fellowship and the NSF Fellowship, which highlight his research capabilities and potential. These fellowships have provided him with opportunities to advance his work in energy storage technologies and have recognized his contributions to the field of battery development.
Conclusion✅
The candidate is a strong contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Their extensive research experience in battery development, coupled with technical proficiency, academic excellence, and notable fellowships, positions them well for this recognition. By further broadening their publication base and emphasizing leadership in research, they would strengthen their candidacy even more. Overall, they demonstrate the potential for significant contributions to both academia and industry, making them suitable for the award.
- Bimetallic cobalt–nickel selenide nanocubes embedded in a nitrogen-doped carbon matrix as an excellent Li-ion battery anode
📅 2023 | 🔢 18 citations
Authors: L. Xie, W. Zhang, X. Chen, R. Shan, Q. Han, X. Qiu, N. Oli, J.F. Florez Gomez, …
📚 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces - A Non‐Volatile, Thermo‐Reversible, and Self‐Protective Gel Electrolyte Providing Highly Precise and Reversible Thermal Protection for Lithium Batteries
📅 2023 | 🔢 8 citations
Authors: Z. Liu, Q. Yu, N. Oli, J.F.F. Gomez, S. Qiu, H. Tian, Q. Qiu, W. Sun, K. Li, Z. Liu, …
📚 Advanced Energy Materials - Two-dimensional tungsten disulfide nanosheets and their application in self-powered photodetectors with ultra-high sensitivity and stability
📅 2022 | 🔢 8 citations
Authors: W. Ortiz, C. Malca, D. Barrionuevo, A. Aldalbahi, E. Pacheco, N. Oli, P. Feng
📚 Vacuum - Thermo-reversible, and self-protective gel electrolyte providing highly precise and reversible thermal protection for lithium batteries
📅 2023 | 🔢 7 citations
Authors: Z. Liu, Q. Yu, N. Oli, J.F.F. Gomez, S. Qiu, H. Tian, Q. Qiu, W. Sun, K. Li, M. Chen, …
📚 Advanced Energy Materials - Enhanced electrochemical performance of Bi2O3 via facile synthesis as anode material for ultra-long cycle lifespan lithium-ion batteries
📅 2024 | 🔢 5 citations
Authors: N. Oli, W.O. Lago, B. Tripathi, M. Bhattarai, B.R. Weiner, G. Morell, R.S. Katiyar
📚 Electrochemistry Communications - Building a Rechargeable Voltaic Battery via Reversible Oxide Anion Insertion in Copper Electrodes
📅 2024 | 🔢 2 citations
Authors: J.F.F. Gomez, N. Oli, S. Chang, S. Qiu, S. Katiyar, R. Katiyar, G. Morell, X. Wu
📚 ACS Applied Energy Materials - Revealing Underestimated Performance in the Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO3) Anode for High-Capacity and Long-Cycling Lithium-Ion Batteries
📅 2023 | 🔢 1 citation
Authors: N. Oli, J.F. Flórez Gómez, C.C. Zuluaga Gómez, R.K. Katiyar, G. Morell, …
📚 ACS Applied Energy Materials - Unlocking BaTiO3-SrTiO3 As Anodes for Highly Efficient and Stable Lithium-Ion Batteries
📅 2024 | 🔢 No citations yet
Authors: N. Oli, N. Sapkota, B.R. Weiner, G. Morell, R.S. Katiyar
📚 PRiME 2024 - Comparative Investigation of Water-Based CMC and LA133 Binders for CuO Anodes in High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
📅 2024 | 🔢 No citations yet
Authors: N. Oli, S. Choudhary, B.R. Weiner, G. Morell, R.S. Katiyar
📚 Molecules - Control of Na-Polysulfides: Impregnation Effect of Ferroelectric Nanoparticles with Superior Polarization for High-Capacity Na-S Batteries
📅 2024 | 🔢 No citations yet
Authors: S. Choudhary, N. Oli, S. Shweta, M. Bhattarai, R. Katiyar, B. Tripathi, G. Morell, …
📚 245th ECS Meeting - Optimized S@ C Composite for High-Performance Cathodes in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
📅 2024 | 🔢 No citations yet
Authors: N. Oli, S. Choudhary, B. Tripathi, R. Katiyar, B.R. Weiner, G. Morell, R.S. Katiyar
📚 245th ECS Meeting - High-Capacity Metal Oxide Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
📅 2023 | 🔢 No citations yet
Authors: R.S. Katiyar, N. Oli, J.F. Florez Gomez, C. Zuluaga Gomez, R. Katiyar, X. Wu, …
📚 Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts - High-Capacity Metal Oxide Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
📅 2023 | 🔢 No citations yet
Authors: N. Oli, J.F.F. Gomez, C.Z. Gomez, R. Katiyar, X. Wu, G.M. Marrero
📚 243rd ECS Meeting