The Zinc-Sulfur Battery: The Next Frontier in Energy Storage Technology

Dr. Amiri is an Assistant Professor at the Russell School of Chemical Engineering and affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Tulsa. He serves as the Principal Investigator of the Multifunctional Energy Storage Lab, where he leads groundbreaking research initiatives in the realm of energy storage and energy materials. He has two PhDs from Texas A&M University in 2022 within the Mechanical Engineering Department (Solid Mechanics) and University of Malaya (Fluid Mechanics). His academic journey has been marked by a pursuit of excellence and innovation, evident in his multidisciplinary approach to research. Dr. Amiri’s research interests are diverse and impactful, encompassing various facets of energy storage technologies for electric vehicles (EVs), including structural batteries, cryogenic batteries, supercapacitors, and stretchable energy storage systems. His expertise extends to the synthesis of structural energy materials and the characterization of mechano-electrochemical properties, reflecting his comprehensive approach to addressing pressing energy challenges. Furthermore, Dr. Amiri’s research portfolio extends beyond energy storage to encompass corrosion, water treatment methodologies and the development of multifunctional composites and vitrimers, underscoring his commitment to fostering sustainable solutions across diverse domains. With over 130 archival journal papers, numerous book chapters, and a remarkable portfolio of patents, Dr. Amiri’s contributions to the scientific community have been widely recognized. He has received numerous national and international awards for his pioneering research endeavors and innovative approach to scientific communication.

Hossein Shahali is a PhD student and seasoned researcher with expertise in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, and Battery Assessments. He holds a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Tehran and has dedicated his career to exploring diverse materials and conducting groundbreaking electrochemical investigations. Currently, as a Research Assistant at the University of Tulsa, Mr. Shahali engages in cutting-edge research focused on contemporary challenges in different families of energy storage. His work encompasses various advanced topics, including Cryogenic Li-ion Batteries, Zinc Sulfur Batteries, Stretchable Batteries, etc.

Before joining The University of Tulsa as the inaugural dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Andreas A. Polycarpou was the James J. Cain Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, and also served for nine years as the department head of the J. Mike Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, and acting dean of dentistry. Before joining Texas A&M University, he was the W. Grafton and Lillian B. Wilkins Professor, and the associate department head for undergraduate programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Polycarpou’s research interests include tribology (which is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion), micro/nanotribology, nanomechanics, microtribodynamics, and advanced interface materials. Recent emphasis has been on sustainable water-based lubricants, advanced materials for nuclear and space applications, and energy storage devices. Polycarpou is the author of over 250 archival journal papers, numerous book chapters, volume proceedings, and two dozen patents. He also co-founded a materials’ startup company in 2010. Polycarpou has won numerous national and international awards, including the ASME Hersey Award, the ASME Church Medal (for pedagogical innovations), and was recently inducted as a senior member of the American Academy of Inventors.