Habib Ullah

•Operating in cleanroom environments to deposit BZY thin films with varying compositions on different substrates. •Preparing and handling samples for subsequent integration into fuel cell devices. •Optimizing deposition parameters to achieve uniform, high-quality thin films suitable for electrochemical testing.

Title: Reactive Ultra-Fast High Temperature Sintering of Oxide Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Batteries • Synthesizing LLZO precursor powders (LiOH, La₂O₃, ZrO₂) with 0%, 10%, and 20% lithium excess, doped with Al and Ta for cubic-phase stabilization. • Performing comprehensive powder characterization using XRD, SEM, and particle size analysis to evaluate phase purity and morphology. • Fabricating green pellets and conducting UHS (Ultra-High Temperature Sintering) experiments, followed by density determination (Archimedes), phase analysis (XRD), and microstructural evaluation (SEM / optical microscopy). • Measuring ionic conductivity using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and correlating it with processing conditions. • Producing reference samples using Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) to benchmark UHS performance. • Optimizing UHS parameters, focusing on reproducibility across varying pellet geometries and sintering conditions.

Final Grade: 1.3 •Conducting research on ultra-high temperature sintering (UHS) of BZCY ceramics •Aiming to achieve ~95% density with enhanced proton conductivity and reduced barium evaporation •Investigating the impact of NiO doping on sintering behavior and electrochemical performance •Performing material characterization using XRD, SEM-EDS and EIS

As a Design and Finite Element Analysis Intern at Sky Electric Pakistan, a leading provider of solar panel solutions, I was responsible for supporting the engineering team in the design and analysis of photovoltaic systems. My responsibilities included: • Assisting with the design of photovoltaic systems using CAD software such as Solidworks and CREO • Conducting finite element analysis to validate the structural integrity of design solutions using ANSYS • Collaborating with the engineering team on design optimization and improvements • Performing data analysis and interpretation to support design decisions

Specialization: Nanotechnology