Sanjana Rayan

Building next-gen research management platform to accelerate scientific discovery.

• Researched growth and optimization of bromine‐based perovskite crystals by tuning solvent systems and precursor ratios to improve crystal size, uniformity, and structural integrity for photovoltaic applications • Applied photoluminescence spectroscopy, spatial mapping, and Voigt profile curve fitting in Python to characterize emission properties and analyze defect behavior, supporting the development of silicon alternatives for solar energy force fields for molecular dynamics simulations.

• Supporting development of the dip solder process to prevent wire corrosion and ensure long‐term reliability, using IPC standards and supplier collaboration. • Designing CAD‐based fixtures for depth control and developing a scalable process control for multi‐plant implementation. • Undergoing training in problem‐solving tools like CTI, KPOVs, 3x5 Why Trees, and Drill‐Down Trees to improve root cause analysis and process optimization

• Conducted extensive testing on 18650, 2170, and 46XX cylindrical cells to evaluate cycle life across different voltage windows, performing charge/discharge rate tests and calendar aging studies to optimize performance and enhance durability. • Applied fundamental heat transfer equations to cylindrical cells, accurately estimating core temperatures by analyzing surface temperature data under varying scenarios using a first-principles approach. • Designed and implemented a comprehensive workflow to analyze and compare pouch cell performance across various fixtures during formation and cycling, providing valuable insights into fixture impact on cell efficiency and reliability.

Working with students of various ages in providing additional help in their conceptual understanding in a wide rang of topics in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

Worked on a project that focuses upon protein unfolding dynamics using molecular dynamic simulation techniques. Applied computer science courses using terminal, audited lessons about force fields for molecular dynamics simulations and completed GROMACS tutorial while using VMD in research.

Researched compounds, conducted and analyzed experiments in therapeutic areas, and assisted other chemists in the compound purification process as they developed new pharmaceutical products. Executed projects using ChemDraw & Scifinder, and HNMR techniques

Using statistics and probablity to tackle real world challenging problems through quantitative reasoning. Completition of two projects to enhance critical thinking and team work.