Dr. Ljalem Abrha is a materials scientist and battery researcher specializing in
advanced energy-storage materials, electrochemistry, and materials characterization.
His research focuses on next-generation batteries, including lithium-sulfur, lithium/sodium-metal,
and solid-state battery systems, with an emphasis on material designing, optimization
and performance improvement.
Dr. Abrha has taught undergraduate courses in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry,
Biochemistry, and Practical Organic Chemistry. He has also supervised undergraduate
final-year projects and mentored graduate students in their research.
Education
Brief Bio
He currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at South Dakota Mines, where he conducts
research in battery energy storage and advanced materials. His interests also include
machine-learning-assisted materials discovery, high-throughput experimentation, and
autonomous laboratory technologies.
Teaching