Dr Xuekun Lu
BSc, PhD, FHEA,

 

Research Overview

Energy Storage, Modelling and Simulation, X-ray Computed Tomography, Electrochemistry, Sustainable Manufacturing, Lithium-ion batteries, 3D Microstructure Design and Characterisation, Fuel cells

Interests

  • Microstructural characterisation using 3D/4D X-ray computed tomography
  • In-situ and ex-situ experiment design
  • Correlative research coupling chemical, microstructural and electrochemical data
  • Microstructure-resolved multi-physics electrochemical simulation
  • Mass transport by image-based CFD modelling
  • Advanced battery electrode fabrication
  • Electrochemical testing methods
  • Fracture mechanics and mechanical test for failure analysis
  • Digital image / volume correlation for 2D/3D strain analysis
  • Experienced synchrotron beamline users
  • Skilled user of SEM, FIB-SEM and XRD