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Background
Originally from Leeds, Josh undertook an integrated master鈥檚 degree in chemistry with research in industry at the University of Liverpool. During his third year, he completed a year placement at Innospec Ltd. working on the optimisation of surfactants for dye deposition. He then returned in his 4th year to complete a master鈥檚 project working on synthesising pyrene-based hydrogen bonded organic frameworks. Shortly after this he moved to London, initially doing a corporate role within the technology sector before pursuing further research into energy storage. Josh Joined the Electrochemical Innovation Lab in 2021 in association with the LiSTAr project under the supervision of Dr. Alex Rettie and Prof. Paul Shearing.
Research
Josh is currently conducting a PhD investigating Zero Excess Lithium Sulfide Batteries. The primary focus of his work is to improve the reversible lithium deposition onto metallic surfaces and negative electrodes. He aims to do this by improving the formation and deformation of in situ solid electrolyte interfaces (SEI) which in turn will lead to more uniform lithium plating and a reduction in dendrite formation. He is also working on the development of both semi and all Solid-State Lithium Sulfur Cells, with a particular emphasis of improving the electrode interfaces which should lead to improved battery performance.
Contact: Joshua.cruddos.20@ucl.ac.uk
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