Subhashree Behera
Seoul,South korea
Summary
Postdoctoral researcher specializing in thin-film processing and battery fabrication, with a strong focus on solid-electrolyte cells. Demonstrated expertise in advanced characterization techniques and process optimization. Successfully contributed to the development of high energy density solutions, enhancing performance and efficiency in energy storage systems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Researcher - Thin-Film Batteries
Dongguk University
Seoul
01.2021 - 02.2026
- Hyundai sponsored project: Developing thin-film cathodes (NCM622, LVO, ZnO-based) using RF magnetron sputtering and evaporation.
- Fabricating and testing solid-state thin-film batteries and liquid-electrolyte cells.
- Engineering Al2O3 protection layers and other interface treatments to improve cycle life and energy density in Ni-rich NCM cathodes.
- Performing multi-modal characterization (XRD, SEM/TEM, EDS, XPS, EELS) to correlate microstructure with electrochemical performance.
- Using rapid thermal annealing in oxygen-rich environments to stabilize high-Ni thin-film cathodes.
- Working on Li-metal protection strategies and interfacial stability in solid-state architectures.
- Now focusing on the anode current collectors for better lithium plating for developing high energy density anode free thin film batteries.
PGT in Physics
Vikash Residential School
Bargarh
01.2020 - 01.2021
Lecturer in Physics
Royal College of Science and Technology
Bhubaneswar
01.2019 - 01.2020
MSc Research Project - Functional Oxides
College of Engineering and Technology
Bhubaneswar
- Synthesized and characterized NaNbO3-doped BiFeO3 ceramics for multifunctional properties.
- Completed one-month laboratory training at NISER Bhubaneswar on advanced instrumentation.
Education
PhD - Energy & Materials Engineering
Dongguk University
Seoul, Republic of Korea02.2026
MSc - Physics
College of Engineering and Technology, BPUT (now OUTR)
Bhubaneswar, India01.2018
BSc (Hons.) - Physics
Utkal University, Kendrapara Autonomous College
India01.2016
+2 Science -
CHSE, Navajyoti Junior Science College
Bhubaneswar, India01.2013
Skills
- Thin-film processing
- RF magnetron sputtering
- Thermal evaporation
- Process optimization
- Battery fabrication
- Testing
- Solid-electrolyte thin-film Li-ion cells
- Liquid-electrolyte thin-film Li-ion cells
- Coincell assembly
- Glovebox handling
- Crimping
- Sealing
- Charge-discharge cycling
- Rate capability
- Long-term stability tests
- CV
- Galvanostatic cycling
- EIS analysis
- Characterization
- XRD
- SEM/EDS
- TEM
- XPS
- EELS
- Surface analysis
- Interface analysis
- Software
- Origin
- MS Office
- ImageJ
- JADE
- Blender
- WonATech battery testers
Languages
Hindi
English
Additional information
Comfortable in international and multicultural teams; experience collaborating with Korean, Japanese, and Indian researchers., Open to relocation within Korea; interested in long-term R&D career in battery / energy-storage industry.
Publications
- Pioneering Energy Storage Using Facing-Target Sputtered Al₂O₃ Protection Layer on NiRich NCM622 Cathode for High-Efficiency All-Solid-State Thin-Film Batteries., Behera S. et al., Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 522, 167123
- Optimization of Thin-Film Li₁.₀Ni₀.₆Co₀.₂Mn₀.₂O₂ Cathodes Enabled by Rapid Thermal Processing in Oxygen-Rich Environments for Superior Lithium-Ion Battery Performance., Behera S. et al., Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2025, 13, 29196-29207
- Optimizing Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with V2O5 Thin-Film Cathodes., Behera S. et al., Results in Materials, 2025, 28, 100780
- Confluence of ZnO and PTFE Binder for Enhancing Performance of Thin-Film Lithium-Ion Batteries., Behera S. et al., Energy & Environmental Materials, 2024, 7, 5, e12734
- Self-Charging Power System Empowered by Bismuth Halide Perovskite-Based Hybrid Nanogenerator and Lithium-Ion Battery., Jella V. Behera S., Ippili S. et al., Small, 2024, 20, 38, 2400824
- Thin-Film Batteries for On-Chip and Wearable Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives., Kim M.-S., Lee H.-J., Behera S. et al., Advanced Materials, 2025, e15648
- Pushing Energy Density Limits: Anode-Less Solid-State Battery Integrated with Amorphous Lithium Vanadium Oxide Thin-Film Cathode., Behera S., Boo D. K., Lee J., Lee U. H. et al., Advanced Energy Materials, Under Review
Conferences
- NanoKorea 2022, Oral, Lead-free bismuth halide perovskite cathodes for Li-ion batteries.
- ICAE 2023, Poster, ZnO-PTFE composite thin-film cathode for high-performance energy storage.
- NanoKorea 2023, Poster, Halide double-perovskite self-charging power unit.
- IEEE NEMS 2023, Oral, Lead-free copper-halide perovskite cathode for Li-ion batteries.
- GCIM 2025, Oral, Ni-rich NCM622 thin-film cathode for all-solid-state batteries.
- KSCM 2025, Oral, Anode-free solid-state battery, high energy density.
- AEMT @ DGU 2025, Oral, Interface-engineered NCM622 thin-film cathodes (Oral Presentation Excellence Award).
Timeline
PhD Researcher - Thin-Film Batteries
Dongguk University
01.2021 - 02.2026
PGT in Physics
Vikash Residential School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Lecturer in Physics
Royal College of Science and Technology
01.2019 - 01.2020
MSc Research Project - Functional Oxides
College of Engineering and Technology
PhD - Energy & Materials Engineering
Dongguk University
MSc - Physics
College of Engineering and Technology, BPUT (now OUTR)
BSc (Hons.) - Physics
Utkal University, Kendrapara Autonomous College
+2 Science -
CHSE, Navajyoti Junior Science College