James Le Houx
About James Le Houx
James Le Houx is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Technical Director at Le Houx Ltd, specializing in energy storage and battery technologies. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and has contributed to significant research projects at Diamond Light Source and the University of Southampton.
Work at Diamond Light Source
James Le Houx currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Diamond Light Source, a role he has held since 2021. He engages with beamline users to assist with their experiments, providing essential support in the research environment. His work includes the development of an automated, operando pipeline for tomographic data, which enhances the capabilities of the facility. His research focuses on image-based modeling of lithium-ion battery electrodes, contributing to advancements in energy storage technology.
Education and Expertise
James Le Houx has a strong educational background in engineering. He studied at Winchester College from 2006 to 2009 before attending Hampton School from 2009 to 2011. He then pursued a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive at the University of Southampton from 2011 to 2016, graduating with First Class honors. His academic journey continued with a PhD at the University of Southampton from 2016 to 2021, where he focused on using x-ray computed tomography to image lithium-ion electrodes.
Background
James Le Houx has a diverse professional background in engineering and research. He began his career as a Trainee Design Engineer at Xtrac Ltd from 2014 to 2015, followed by a brief role as a Graduate Design Engineer in 2016. After completing his PhD, he became the Technical Director and Consultant at Le Houx Ltd in Southampton, a position he has held since 2017. His involvement in a multi-disciplinary research network focuses on various energy storage topics, including aluminium-ion batteries and battery recycling.
Achievements
James Le Houx has made significant contributions to the field of energy storage through his research and publications. He authored a publication on the effect of tomography resolution on microstructural properties for lithium-ion porous electrodes. Additionally, he is the lead developer of the open-source simulation package, OpenImpala, which aids in the simulation of energy storage systems. His work supports advancements in battery technology and recycling, reflecting his commitment to improving energy storage solutions.