Shakul Pathak

Shakul Pathak is a graduate student in chemical engineering dedicated to accelerating battery innovation through advanced modeling. His research focuses on lithium-ion battery performance, with an emphasis on the interplay between materials, electrochemical behavior, and wiring architecture that determines key metrics, such as capacity, efficiency, and lifetime. Shakul develops physics-informed, computationally efficient models of lithium-iron-phosphate and related chemistries, aiming to uncover the fundamental performance limits of next-generation batteries. As a MathWorks Fellow, he will refine a newly developed structurally aware model, integrating experimental data to improve predictive accuracy and guide electrode design. He uses MATLAB extensively to solve coupled differential equations, conduct optimization, and simulate electrochemical behavior under varying conditions. Shakul’s research could help transform battery development workflows, enabling the creation of fast and accurate digital twins for real-time control and diagnostics in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy systems.