Mohamed Koronfel, Ph.D.
About Mohamed Koronfel, Ph.D.
Mohamed Koronfel, Ph.D., is a Beamline Scientist specializing in synchrotron X-ray techniques to analyze chemical degradation in lithium-ion battery electrodes. He currently works at Diamond Light Source and has held various research and teaching positions at prestigious institutions including Imperial College London.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Mohamed Koronfel has been employed as a Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source since 2020. In this role, he applies synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) techniques to investigate chemical degradation in lithium-ion battery electrodes. His work contributes to advancing the understanding of materials used in electric vehicle batteries.
Current Position at Imperial College London
Since 2021, Mohamed Koronfel has served as a Visiting Researcher at Imperial College London. This position follows his previous roles at the institution, where he worked as a Laboratory Manager and Research Associate. His research focuses on utilizing advanced materials characterization techniques to explore degradation processes in various materials.
Education and Expertise
Mohamed Koronfel holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science from Imperial College London, completed between 2014 and 2018. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the same institution in 2011. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Ulster and a Masters of Research (MRes) in Medical Physics from University College London.
Previous Experience in Research and Industry
Prior to his current roles, Mohamed Koronfel worked at the London Centre for Nanotechnology as a Research Assistant from 2012 to 2014. He also held various positions at Imperial College London, including Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2018 and Research Associate from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he completed a Quality Engineering Internship at Abbott in 2009, gaining experience in the industry.
Technical Skills and Research Focus
Mohamed Koronfel possesses advanced skills in programming with Matlab and Python, which he utilizes for data analysis in materials science research. His research interests include the degradation of materials used in electric vehicle batteries, oil and gas pipelines, and biomedical implants, highlighting his diverse expertise in materials characterization.