Dr. öznil Budak
About Dr. öznil Budak
Dr. öznil Budak is a Material Engineer with extensive experience in battery materials and electrochemical testing. He has worked at various institutions, including Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Northvolt, focusing on lithium-ion battery development and material characterization.
Work at Northvolt
Dr. öznil Budak has been employed as a Material Engineer at Northvolt since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the development and optimization of materials for battery technologies. His work involves conducting various electrochemical tests and analyzing results to enhance the performance of battery materials. Northvolt is known for its commitment to sustainable battery production, and Dr. Budak's contributions support this mission through his expertise in material engineering.
Education and Expertise
Dr. öznil Budak holds a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2013. Additionally, he studied at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), focusing on cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries as an exchange master student from 2015 to 2016. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in material science and engineering principles.
Background
Dr. öznil Budak began his career as a Research Intern at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2012, where he worked for 11 months. He then served as a Student Research Assistant at KIT from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he pursued his doctoral studies at Universität des Saarlandes from 2017 to 2021, while also working as a Researcher PhD Student at INM-Leibniz Institute for New Materials during the same period. His diverse experiences in various research roles have contributed to his expertise in material engineering.
Research and Testing Experience
Dr. öznil Budak has extensive experience in conducting electrochemical tests, including cyclic voltammetry, cyclic stability, and rate handling tests. He analyzes the results of these tests by correlating them with material characteristics. His hands-on experience includes assembling cells with different configurations for lithium-, magnesium-, and sodium-ion batteries. He is also skilled in using material characterization methods such as X-Ray diffractometry, Raman spectroscopy, and transition electron micrography to optimize synthesis conditions for battery materials.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Dr. öznil Budak possesses expertise in various electrode casting methods, including the doctor-blade method and sandwich-like electrode preparation with carbon nanotubes. His technical skills enable him to effectively develop and optimize materials for advanced battery technologies. His proficiency in material characterization and electrochemical testing supports his work in enhancing the performance and efficiency of battery systems.