In the world of recycling, I see waste as pieces of a puzzle waiting to be connected.
 
Lithium (Li) is becoming one of the most strategic resources of the clean energy transition. As the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continues to grow, developing sustainable methods to recover Li from end-of-life batteries is becoming increasingly important.
Conventional recycling technologies often rely on energy-intensive pyrometallurgical processes or hydrometallurgical routes that require large quantities of chemical reagents. While these approaches are effective, they can increase energy consumption, generate secondary waste, and add environmental and economic costs.
My research explores whether these challenges can be addressed differently. By combining photocatalysis with complementary waste streams, I investigate environmentally benign approaches for recovering critical materials from spent LIBs while advancing the broader vision of a circular economy.
My research interests include photocatalysis, battery recycling, critical materials recovery, catalysis, and sustainable process engineering. I am passionate about developing technologies that transform environmental challenges into opportunities for resource regeneration.
 
Just as I believe waste streams become more valuable when connected, I believe the same is true for people and ideas. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with researchers, students, and industry partners who are passionate about developing sustainable technologies for battery recycling, critical materials recovery, and the circular economy.