CIBI Episode 2 – USC Research: Faculty at the Forefront of Innovation

07/10/2025 50 min

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Episode Synopsis

In Episode 2 of our CIBI Series, we turn the spotlight on the University of South Carolina (USC) faculty driving battery and energy storage research forward.This episode explores how researchers at different career stages — from early-career innovators to established leaders — are shaping the growth of the Carolina Institute for Battery Innovation (CIBI).You’ll hear insights from:Goli Jalilvand – early-career researcher leading fresh approaches in energy storage innovationXinyu Huang – mid-career faculty member advancing applied battery science and technologyRalph White & Adel Nasiri – late-career experts whose decades of research, mentorship, and leadership continue to influence global energy storage researchKey themes covered include:How diverse perspectives strengthen USC’s research communityThe role of faculty in connecting cutting-edge science with industry needsUSC’s long-standing leadership in energy storage research and its central role in CIBI’s growthThis conversation highlights why the University of South Carolina remains a cornerstone of U.S. battery research and how faculty expertise is powering the future of clean energy innovation.

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