Author: Pranoti Patil
A milestone in my PhD journey: my first Australian battery conference
Attending the first Annual Meeting of the Australian Battery Society in Melbourne was a memorable milestone in my PhD journey. I am jointly supervised by Dr Cyril Aymonier and Dr Laurence Croguennec from ICMCB, CNRS, France and Dr Richard Tilley and Dr Neeraj Sharma from UNSW Sydney, Australia. I feel incredibly fortunate to work under […]
From curiosity to capacity: My experience as a PhD fellow
This article reflects my journey from early curiosity in materials science to becoming an international PhD researcher in lithium-ion battery research, highlighting how mentorship, resilience, and global collaboration shaped both scientific and personal growth. It also emphasizes the importance of diversity, supportive role models and programs like AUFRANDE in empowering women and international students in science.