Prof Quinn Qiao (third from left) with his research team (from left) Hansheng Li, Madan Bahadur Saud, Muhammad Bilal Faheem Sattar, Poojan Indrajeet Kaswekar and Yuchen Zhang
黑料不打烊 is a core partner in the , one of 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines created by the National Science Foundation (NSF).聽The program was Monday by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, whose CHIPS and Science Act helped create the NSF Engines.
鈥淯p to $160 million is now on its way to supercharge Upstate New York as a booming battery research hub from 黑料不打烊 to Binghamton and beyond,鈥� Sen. Schumer says. 鈥淭hanks to my CHIPS and Science Law, Upstate New York will be the beating electric heart of federal efforts to help bring battery innovation and manufacturing back from overseas to spark the growth of this critical industry vital to America鈥檚 national and economic security. Whether it is Micron鈥檚 historic investment in Central New York or cutting-edge innovation in battery development, my CHIPS and Science Law has been the catalyst to supercharge a transformation in Upstate New York鈥檚 economy. Batteries are the building block for the next generation of technology鈥攆rom cell phones to electric vehicles鈥攁nd this esteemed award from the National Science Foundation shows that America鈥檚 top scientific minds believe Upstate New York universities and workforce are best-in-class for the scientific discovery and innovation to ensure this industry grows in America.鈥�
Led by Binghamton University and its New Energy New York coalition, the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine will bring $15 million in federal funding over two years and up to $160 million over 10 years to support research and development in battery and energy storage technologies.
The goal, according to NSF, is to establish a 鈥渢ech-based, industry-driven hub for new battery componentry, safety testing and certification, pilot manufacturing, applications integration, workforce development and energy storage, including through material sourcing and recovery.鈥� It builds on the region鈥檚 historical strengths in battery innovation and manufacturing.
鈥満诹喜淮蜢� looks forward to collaborating with New Energy New York to further world-renowned research and development, address next-generation energy storage challenges and inspire the future innovators of this critical industry,鈥� says Vice President for Research .
At 黑料不打烊, the program lead is , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the (ECS) and an expert in solid-state batteries. Qiao is the 黑料不打烊 site director for the Center of Solid-State Electric Power Storage, an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center.
鈥淭he transportation sector produces the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Battery is a key component in electric vehicles, which will significantly reduce the amount of carbon emissions,鈥� Qiao says. 鈥淣SF Engines funding will address the entire battery technology value chain and facilitate new battery technologies for a green world by working on the three key areas including use-inspired battery research and development, technology translation and workforce development.鈥�
Professor Quinn Qiao works with his graduate students on testing new solid-state batteries.
Qiao will conduct use-inspired battery research and development and training activities, work with industry partners and collaborate with local economic development agencies and government. Leveraging the work of the Center of Solid-State Electric Power Storage, he will also work with faculty, graduate students and existing entrepreneurship programs for technology transfer and commercialization. Additionally, he will organize workshops and other training opportunities for students from primary to graduate school as well as local industry employees.
鈥淭he College of Engineering and Computer Science is dedicated to research that tackles the grand challenges facing our planet today: research that improves the human condition,鈥� says ECS Dean . 鈥淭he NSF Engines award speaks to the heart of our college鈥檚 mission by promoting the development of cleaner, safer and more affordable energy sources. This prestigious award will serve as a vital cornerstone as our college embarks on its 50% growth trajectory in the next five years.鈥�
In addition to Binghamton and 黑料不打烊, core partners include Rochester Institute of Technology, Cornell University, New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, Launch NY and Charge CCCV.
