Michael Citrin, Ph.D.
About Michael Citrin, Ph.D.
Michael Citrin, Ph.D., is a Senior Associate at Exponent, specializing in electrochemical energy storage, particularly lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries. He has extensive experience in addressing battery failures and fires, with a strong academic background in Materials Science from Caltech and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at Exponent
Michael Citrin, Ph.D., has been a Senior Associate at Exponent since 2019. In this role, he focuses on electrochemical energy storage, particularly lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries. His work involves addressing critical issues related to battery failures and fires, contributing to advancements in safety and performance in energy storage technologies.
Education and Expertise
Michael Citrin earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science from Caltech, completing his studies from 2014 to 2020. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science from Caltech, which he obtained from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Materials Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2014.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Michael Citrin worked as a Graduate Researcher at Caltech from 2014 to 2019. His research focused on various aspects of materials science, particularly in relation to energy storage systems. Additionally, he served as a Littlejohn Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania for three months in 2012.
Technical Skills
Michael Citrin is experienced in using x-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning for analyzing a variety of samples. His expertise includes examining consumer electronics and printed circuit boards (PCBs), which supports his research and problem-solving capabilities in the field of electrochemical energy storage.