To achieve breakthrough efficiencies in next-generation energy technologies, we must look beyond static materials and understand them in action. This symposium focuses on the critical role of in-situ and operando characterization in unraveling the dynamic, real-time behavior of materials for energy conversion and storage. We invite cutting-edge scientific contributions that utilize advanced methodologies including electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray, neutron scattering, and scanning probe techniques to probe structural, chemical, and morphological evolutions under realistic working conditions. The core objective of this symposium is to bridge the gap between fundamental nanoscale mechanisms and macroscopic device performance in systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. By convening experts across methodology and materials science, we aim to share state-of-the-art correlative techniques and foster the interdisciplinary collaborations necessary to accelerate the rational design of highly efficient, durable energy materials. Join us to showcase how advanced operando insights are directly driving the future of energy science.
- Operando electron microscopy and spectroscopy
- In-situ X-ray diffraction and scattering techniques
- Synchrotron-based X-ray absorption and emission
- Neutron scattering under operating conditions
- Scanning probe microscopy for energy interfaces
- In-situ optical and vibrational spectroscopy
- Multi-modal and correlative characterization setups
Dr. Shibabrata Basak is a specialist in in-situ electron microscopy, adept at designing in-situ experiments, fabricating MEMS chips, and developing in-situ holders. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft at TUDelft, Netherlands, where he focused on in-situ TEM investigation of battery processes under the guidance of Prof. Henny Zandbergen, a pioneer in MEMS-based in-situ TEM. As part of his doctoral work, he conducted a three-month research visit to the internationaly renowned laboratory of Prof. Paul Alivisatos to specialize in the cutting-edge fabrication of graphene liquid cells.
Following his Ph.D., Dr. Basak joined DENSSolutions to continue his work on liquid phase in-situ TEM. He subsequently returned to academia, joining the battery group of Prof. Marnix Wagemaker at TUDelft for a post-doctoral position. There, he expanded his expertise by exploring electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, NMR, and molecular dynamics simulation to develop novel battery electrolytes, while continuing his research on in-situ TEM.
In 2019, Dr. Basak joined IET-1 (then IEK-9) and was soon awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship to study all-solid-state battery processes via in-situ TEM. Since 2023, he has been leading the in-situ Electron Microscopy (iEM) group, focusing on understanding complex electrochemical systems through a multiscale (cryo) correlative approach.
