徐强博士  先进汽车研究部,美国西南研究院  主任科学家

简历

徐强先生分别在厦门大学及加拿大西蒙弗雷泽大学获得两次化学硕士学位及技术管理MBA学位.长期致力于新能源研发领域,其中包括锂离子电池及燃料电池核心技术,他曾经任职多家跨国公司并在2006-2010年期间担任微宏公司首席技术官,2003-2006年曾任职厦门大学化学化工学院教授级高级工程师,2011年加入美国西南研究院先进汽车研究部,任职主任科学家并从事电动汽车开发项目及电池性能测试研究.他是美国汽车工程师学会(SAE)及美国化学学会成员(ACS).

Mr. Xu started his professional career at GE Plastics in HK/China in 1991. In 1996, while completing his M.S. and Ph.D. studies, Mr. Xu worked as a research and teaching assistant in the Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University, Canada. During his graduate study, he took electrochemistry/polymer courses, which involved fuel cells and energy storage device research. In the fall of 1999, Mr. Xu pursued a M.B.A. study on management of technology. That experience has helped him think strategically in the area of fast-growing technologies.

After completion of his M.B.A. degree in the end of 2000, Mr. Xu was offered a position as a strategic supplier development specialist at Global Thermoelectric Inc., where he evaluated fuel cell related core technologies and BOP (balance of plant) such as electrode formation process, testing stands, fuel reforming technologies, and power inverters. Later, he was promoted to a manager position. In that capacity, he oversaw three major strategic supplier agreement negotiations and due diligence processes. While at Global Thermoelectric, Inc, Mr. Xu also participated in various funding initiatives, notably the U.S. Department of Energy''s Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) funding initiative.

In 2003, Mr. Xu was contracted as a foreign professor at Xiamen University, where he led the planning process for chemical energy, lithium-ion battery, and fuel cell development programs for the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He also co-supervised 5 graduate students in battery and fuel cell research field.

In 2006, Mr. Xu undertook the role of VP of technology and chief technology officer for Microvast, Inc. His responsibilities included identifying innovative technology application opportunities such as optimizing lithium ion batteries and capacitors energy and power density for energy storage applications, and leading evaluation and selection processes for lithium-ion batteries, capacitors, process development, scale-ups, and manufacturing equipments. He led a team in developing the LiFePO4 and Li4Ti5O12 chemistry based battery types and mass production.  He sent proposals and technical reports to international OEM clients for Micro Hybrid, HEV, PHEV, and EV use battery development and testing protocols. He also represented the company in the public conferences and forums. Additionally, he oversaw company compliance with applicable local IP law, and improved the company''s IP protection strategy and portfolio. He participated in the invention process of battery development and high throughput testing equipments and has filed over 10 patents in US, China, and Europe.

Mr. Xu joined the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) as a principal scientist in September of 2011. He is part of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Section, in the Department of Engine and Vehicle Research Development, Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division. His field of research is energy storage systems with special focus on lithium ion battery systems and safety protocols. Currently, he is working on increasing involvement in consortiums and enhancing the Institute''s programs (i.e. Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety or EssEs) through technical knowledge and project research. Mr. Xu is also involved in battery cell and pack testing activities. He will assist with battery system R&D and hybrid electric vehicle integration programs in general.

PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY: development specialist/senior development specialist, GE Plastics, HK/China, 1991-5; research & teaching assistant, Simon Fraser University, Canada, 1996-9; development specialist/manager of strategic supplier technology, Global Thermoelectric Inc., Canada, 2000-3; foreign professor, Xiamen University, China, 2003-6; VP of technology and CTO, Microvast, Inc., 2006-11; Southwest Research Institute, principal scientist, 2011-present].

MEMBERSHIPS: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE); American Chemical Society (ACS); American Ceramic Society (ACS).

演讲摘要

美国西南研究院锂离子电池测试及性能研究

美国西南研究院(Southwest Research Institute? ,SwRI?)成立于1947年,是一家独立的、非营利性质的大型应用技术研发机构.研究院拥有3100多名员工,总部位于美国德克萨斯州圣安东尼奥市,占地近5平方公里,拥有先进的研发手段及设施.为了更好的服务于新能源工业,美国西南研究院在2011年,成立了储能系统评估及安全性测试工业联盟,目的是评估锂离子电池性能及安全性,联盟成员来自世界各地多家著名企业,报告第一部分将介绍研究院、联盟特点及相应工作内容.报告第二部分主要介绍研究院内部研究项目结果,通过使用恒温量热仪,测定以LiFePO4为正极、石墨为负极的商品26650圆柱电芯在不同充放电倍率下的吸热及放热值.在电芯充电初期的吸热现象能够清楚观察到,之后,电芯即开始显示放热效应直到100%荷电状态(SOC).在电芯放电过程中,所有热效应均为放热, 但放热效应与不同SOC状态有关,最大瞬间放热在C/2和C/5倍率时分别达到0.54和0.17W. 同时,通过实验数据,热中性电位可以清楚被地计算出来.美国西南研究院在中国和世界各地设有办事处,以及时反映客户需求,更好地服务本地客户.