Battery technology Innovation: everything from storage to AI-driven management to Second-Life Applications
About
The future of smart energy storage is evolving rapidly, transforming how we power everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to medical implants and space technology.
This talk will explore cutting-edge research in battery innovations, AI-driven energy management, and second-life battery applications. Key topics include improving EV battery safety with AI, developing advanced power converters for efficient energy transfer, and repurposing used batteries for grid storage and renewable energy. We'll also look into next-gen biomedical batteries for wearables and implants, bio-electrochemical storage for medical applications, and cybersecurity challenges in smart battery systems. Whether it's enhancing battery performance in space applications or optimizing state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) estimations, this session will highlight how AI, power electronics, and sustainable energy storage are shaping the next generation of smart energy solutions.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
22 May 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- Wales South East Local Network
Speakers
Dr Hammad Nazir
Senior Lecturer in Control Systems Engineering - University of South Wales
Dr. Hammad Nazir is a Senior Lecturer in Electronics Engineering at the University of South Wales and leads the Smart Energy Storage Solutions (SESS) research group. His research focuses on battery technologies, artificial intelligence, and smart energy systems. Dr. Nazir has authored over 50 publications and a Patent in the fields of lithium batteries, power electronics, embedded control systems, and battery management systems (BMS). His expertise spans electric vehicle (EV) batteries, second-life battery applications, biomedical energy storage, AI-driven energy solutions and Electrochemistry.
Programme
Agenda for the evening
6:00 pm – 6.30 pm : Light refreshments and drinks
6:30 pm – 7.30 pm : The talk including Q & A
7.30 pm – 8.30 pm : Networking