Irene Ruggeri, Ph.D.
About Irene Ruggeri, Ph.D.
Irene Ruggeri, Ph.D., is a Battery Performance Simulation Engineer with extensive experience in battery science and electrochemistry. She has worked at various institutions, including the University of Bologna and ZSW, and currently applies her expertise at Farasis Energy.
Work at Farasis Energy
Irene Ruggeri serves as a Battery Performance Simulation Engineer at Farasis Energy, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is part of a simulation group that focuses on battery performance, utilizing tools such as Simulink and Matlab. Her work involves defining models of battery performance and conducting tests, contributing to the development and optimization of battery technologies.
Education and Expertise
Irene Ruggeri obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Industrial Chemistry-Polymer Materials from Sapienza Università di Roma, completed between 2008 and 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in electrochemistry and physical chemistry, particularly in electrochemical energy storage systems.
Background
Irene Ruggeri's professional journey includes various academic and research positions. She worked as a Temporary Research Fellow at the University of Bologna from 2015 to 2019 and as a PhD student from 2015 to 2018. She has also held visiting positions at several institutions, including the Helmholtz Institute Ulm and École Polytechnique de Montréal. Her early career included an internship at ENEA in 2010.
Achievements in Battery Science
During her career, Irene Ruggeri has been involved in the development of new materials for Li-ion and post Li-ion batteries. She has acquired knowledge in Data Science and Data Analysis using Python, which aids in defining models of battery performance. Her strong skills in addressing reasons for failures and poor cell performance contribute to her effectiveness in the field of battery technology.
International Experience
Irene Ruggeri has gained international experience through various visiting student roles. She spent time at Technologiezentrum Energie in Germany and École Polytechnique de Montréal in Canada, enhancing her global perspective in battery research. This exposure has enriched her understanding of different approaches and methodologies in the field.