Jagjit Nanda

Executive Director
SLAC – Stanford Battery Research Center

Executive Director, SLAC – Stanford Battery Research Center, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Distinguished Scientist, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Experienced senior R&D professional with demonstrated history and record of working both at industry, national laboratory and academic settings. Around 20 years experience and leadership working on energy storage materials and systems with emphasis on lithium-ion, solid-state batteries and grid scale energy storage.

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New SLAC-Stanford Battery Center targets roadblocks to a sustainable energy transition

The new SLAC-Stanford Battery Center will bridge the gaps between battery research, manufacturing and applications.

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STANFORD NEWS

Stanford scientists illuminate barrier to next-generation battery that charges very quickly

In the race for fast-charging, energy-dense lithium metal batteries, researchers discovered why the promising solid electrolyte version has not performed as hoped. This could help new designs – and eventually battery production – avoid the problem.

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SLAC NEWS CENTER

Revitalizing batteries by bringing ‘dead’ lithium back to life

Islands of inactive lithium creep like worms to reconnect with their electrodes, restoring a battery’s capacity and lifespan.

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