Kelsey Hatzell

Dr. Kelsey Hatzell is an associate professor at Princeton University in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment. Her research focuses on materials science, propulsion, and energy sciences, with an emphasis on energy storage and non-equilibrium X-ray techniques for materials analysis. Hatzell’s group investigates phenomena at solid-liquid, solid-gas, and solid-solid interfaces for energy and separation applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Drexel University, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and B.S./B.A. in Engineering/Economics from Swarthmore College. Her work has been recognized through various awards and fellowships, including the NSF Graduate Research Fellow and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Kelsey B. Hatzell is an Associate Professor at Princeton University, specializing in Solid State Batteries, Interfaces, Manufacturing, Separations, and X-ray Characterization. Her research focuses on advancing energy storage technologies through the development of novel materials and processes for solid-state batteries, with an emphasis on understanding and mitigating challenges such as lithium metal anode degradation and dendrite propagation. She also explores the design and optimization of suspension electrodes for capacitive deionization and energy storage systems, leveraging techniques like X-ray tomography and synchrotron imaging. Her work addresses both fundamental science and scalable manufacturing, aiming to improve the performance and sustainability of energy technologies.