Three researchers at Coventry University have been recognised after securing prestigious Industry Fellowships from the Faraday Institution.
The academics from the university’s Research Centre for E-mobility and Clean Growth have received the Industry Fellowships for their pioneering contributions to advancing battery technology that will shape the future of electric vehicles and wider energy applications.
Dr Cheng Zhang is collaborating with Elysia Battery Intelligence from Fortescue to refine next-generation, physics-driven battery management algorithms. His focus is on ensuring these models are robust, verifiable and capable of bridging the gap between theory and industrial-scale deployment.
Dr Joe Fleming is working with FEV to simplify battery monitoring and control. Their innovative approach transmits both data and power through the same internal wiring, reducing complexity and eliminating excess cabling. As the system is compatible with any battery type, it is said to promise greater efficiency and versatility.
Professor Alex Roberts is partnering with Hy-Met to enhance ultrasonic sensing and diagnostic techniques for quality control and in-line monitoring during battery production. By manufacturing cells with known defects, his research will support machine learning algorithms in classifying faults and linking signals to performance outcomes.
“We pride ourselves on carrying out research – and bringing about innovation – that has a real-world impact,” said Professor Rohit Bhagat, director of the Research Centre for E-mobility and Clean Growth.
Professor Martin Freer, CEO at the Faraday Institution, added, “These fellowships are strengthening ties between industry and academic battery researchers in the UK with the aim of establishing or enhancing collaborative research with the potential for near- and longer-term benefit to the UK battery industry.”
