JUDE MAJASAN
Luton
Summary
Experienced Electrochemist with a BSc in Industrial Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, passionate about education, green chemistry, and innovative teaching. Specializing in sustainable energy systems and electrochemical technologies, I have extensive experience in developing interdisciplinary educational content, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and leading laboratory-based courses. Committed to enhancing student engagement through the integration of computational and automated laboratory techniques. Proven ability to collaborate with industry and academia to develop cutting-edge curricula that equip students with essential skills for today's scientific and technological challenges. Committed to creating an inclusive teaching environment that supports diverse learning needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Integrated Engineering Programme, University College London
London
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Taught and facilitated the second-year integrated engineering course, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration
- Led problem-solving sessions focused on real-world engineering challenges
- Acted as a personal tutor for students, providing academic support and mentoring
- Received consistently high student feedback scores (average 4.8/5) for clarity of explanation and engagement
- Collaborated with faculty to harmonize teaching approaches across sub-disciplines, particularly for second-year integrated laboratory course
- Earned certifications in advanced teaching methods and e-learning platform development
- Delivered guest lecture earlier this year, focusing on the application of electrochemical technologies in engineering.
Research Fellow
Advanced Propulsion Lab | UCL East
London
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Led research on design and optimisation of piezoelectric transducers for SoC sensing in LIBs
- Designed experimental setups for sensor integration feasibility analysis
- Collaborated with industry to develop sensors for battery management systems (BMS)
- Identified future research areas, including sensor miniaturization and machine learning for SoC analysis
- Contributed to publications in high-impact journals and supervised fellow researchers.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Electrochemical Innovation Lab | University College London
London
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Led research on next-generation Si-based anodes, optimizing properties and performance using SEM, XRD, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Investigated morphological changes and failure events during cycling, linking them to structural degradation
- Applied convolution neural networks to segment battery microstructure datasets
- Collaborated with industry partners to translate lab innovations into pre-commercial prototypes
- Peer-reviewed for the Journal of Applied Energy.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Electrochemical Innovation Lab | University College London
London
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Led research on ultrasonic acoustic techniques for non-destructive testing of lithium-ion pouch cells
- Managed electrode preparation and assembly, improving high-throughput analysis using machine vision
- Applied electrochemical methods to assess battery state-of-health, focusing on lifecycle and recyclability in automotive contexts
- Published peer-reviewed papers, advancing ultrasonic acoustic diagnostic for battery lifecycle management.
PhD Researcher
Electrochemical Innovation Lab | University College London
London
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Designed and fabricated two innovative PEM electrolyser cells and a custom test rig for my thesis
- Gained deep expertise in electrochemical processes through research on electrolyser systems
- Conducted in-depth research on gas-bubble dynamics and two-phase flow within PEM electrolyser systems, enhancing efficiency and performance of electrolyser systems
- Supported undergraduate and postgraduate students in both classroom and online settings
- Published six papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented research at five international conferences
- Peer-reviewed for the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
Education
Teaching Certificate -
03.2023 - 12.2023
PhD - Chemical Engineering
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Thesis: Investigation of Mass Transport Phenomena in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Water Electrolysers
- Developed innovative techniques for performance enhancement in water electrolysers.
MSc - Chemical Process Engineering
09.2013 - 09.2014
BSc - Industrial Chemistry
10.2006 - 10.2010
GPA: 4.54/5.0
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Scientific research
- Assignment and exams marking and grading
- Course material preparation
- Individual mentoring
- Student records management
- Research and analysis
- Pastoral care
- Course preparation
- Blended learning, e-learning platforms, and active learning techniques
- Interdisciplinary research and collaboration with academic and industry partners
Referees
- Andrew Coll, CEO at MYCOM OSI, London, Andrewcoll@live.co.uk
- Dr James Robinson, Lecturer in Advanced Propulsion, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, j.b.robinson@ucl.ac.uk
- Prof. Paul Shearing, Director of the ZERO Institute, Department of Engineering Science, Oxford University, paul.shearing@eng.ox.ac.uk
Timeline
Research Fellow - Advanced Propulsion Lab | UCL East
11.2023 - 05.2024
Arena, UCL Arena, University College London - Teaching Certificate,
03.2023 - 12.2023
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrochemical Innovation Lab | University College London
07.2021 - 11.2023
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrochemical Innovation Lab | University College London
03.2020 - 06.2021
Teaching Assistant - Integrated Engineering Programme, University College London
09.2016 - 01.2019
University College London - PhD, Chemical Engineering
01.2015 - 06.2019
PhD Researcher - Electrochemical Innovation Lab | University College London
01.2015 - 06.2019
University College London - MSc, Chemical Process Engineering
09.2013 - 09.2014
University of Ilorin - BSc, Industrial Chemistry
10.2006 - 10.2010
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