Students engaged with the Battery and Energy Storage pillar gain hands-on training in battery science, electrochemistry and materials characterization, building the experimental and analytical skills needed for careers in energy-storage research and industry.
Our Approach
This pillar combines classroom learning with hands-on laboratory research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students work directly with faculty and research teams on battery materials, electrochemical testing, and energy storage projects using advanced characterization techniques. Educational activities also include seminars, conference participation, and collaboration with industry and national laboratory partners — giving students practical exposure to real-world challenges in electrochemical energy storage.
Education and Workforce Development Goals
• Workforce development for the battery industry and R&D
• Strong foundation in electrochemistry and energy storage science
• Hands-on experimental and analytical experience
• Integration of research with education
• Industry and national laboratory alignment
• Preparation for careers in academia, national labs, industry, and government research
Professional Development Opportunities
- Undergraduate research opportunities in battery science and electrochemistry
- Graduate research assistantships in energy storage technologies
- Hands-on lab training in electrochemical testing and materials characterization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and materials science
- Participation in technical seminars, workshops, and professional conferences
- Collaboration with industry, national laboratories, and government research programs
- Scientific presentations, publications, and research mentoring
Continue Your Education in Battery Energy Storage
Purdue offers graduate-level coursework and professional education that allows students and practicing engineers to deepen their knowledge of batteries, electrochemistry and energy-storage systems. Opportunities include online and on-campus courses covering the fundamental science of electrochemical energy systems, battery technologies, rechargeable battery materials and electrified transportation.
Featured opportunities include:
Fundamentals of Electrochemical Energy Systems (ME 59700)
Taught by Battery and Energy Storage Pillar Director Partha Mukherjee, this graduate course examines the physicochemical mechanisms governing electrochemical energy-storage and conversion systems. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, transport phenomena, battery performance, degradation and safety.
Battery and Energy Storage Coursework in Chemical Engineering
Purdue's Chemical Engineering Professional Master's curriculum offers energy-focused electives including Introduction to Energy Storage Systems, Battery Systems, and Electrochemistry & Electrochemical Engineering.