Solid-state batteries are a promising next-generation of energy storage, finding applications in new electric vehicles, wearable devices and even space equipment. Their properties are the gateway to cutting-edge technologies.

Their performance, however, is strongly influenced by defects and disorder within the materials. And while those features are difficult to observe or control experimentally, it is not impossible to do so.

Dr. Prashun Gorai is a leading researcher in computational materials science that tackles this academic problem. In his lecture, he will introduce how calculations and data-driven approaches can be used to understand how defects occur and, in consequence, subvert their influence to be beneficial.

This lecture is the opening event of the Junior Research Program, which runs from May 19 - 21. Anyone who is interested in novel approaches to design energy storage materials is welcome to attend.

Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m. (Welcome Coffee is served from 9 a.m.)
Venue: TOKYO ELECTRON House of Creativity, Tohoku University (Map)

To Participate:

• Registration form: Google Form
• Registration deadline: May 1, 2026, 1:30 p.m.(JST)
• Capacity: 60 people

For more details about the event, please visit: https://www.tfc.tohoku.ac.jp/junior-research-program/event/9038.html