Sicona Battery Technology
Dr. Nikan Nurb has a diverse work experience, starting as a Chemical Engineering Software Laboratory Instructor at IA University, Science And Research Branch in 2010. Dr Nikan then moved on to roles such as Lead Scientist and Research Manager at Zenogen Pty Ltd, Capstone Design Project Leader at the University of Sydney, Project Engineer at HVAC Systems Pty Ltd, and Lead Research Engineer at Hazer Group Limited. Most recently, they have been involved in senior roles at Sicona Battery Technologies, including Senior Process Engineer, Head of Engineering, and currently serving as Chief Engineering Officer. Their work has centered around research, development, and commercialization of clean energy technologies.
Dr. Nikan Nurb completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at IA University, Science And Research Branch in 2007. Dr Nikan then pursued a Master's degree in Advanced Chemical Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic from 2007 to 2010. In 2012, they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney. Throughout their career, Dr. Nurb has also obtained various certifications related to safety, project management, technical writing, and chemical handling.
Sicona Battery Technology
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Sicona develops next generation battery technology used in the anodes (negative electrodes) of lithium-ion (“Li-ion”) batteries that enable electric-mobility and storage of renewable energy. Sicona is commercialising an innovative silicon-composite battery anode technology, developed and perfected over the last ten years at the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM). Sicona’s silicon-composite anode technology delivers up to 233% higher capacity than conventional graphite anodes and its anode materials can deliver 50% to 75% higher cell energy density than current Li-ion batteries.