Kim Scott
Assistant Teaching Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Enthusiastic energy storage engineer with over 15 years research experience in electrochemical analysis, fabrication processes, and optimization of electrode materials. Passionate desire to fuel and inspire young minds to pursue STEM pathways building a better world for the future. Motivated to help young women pursuing engineering recognize their potential and how their journeys will provide inspiration for those to follow.
Education
PhD, Materials Science & Engineering, Rutgers University, October 2014
- Thesis: The Utilization of Meniscus Brush Plating Electrodeposition for the Fabrication of Freestanding Heterogeneous Copper-Tin Films for Lithium Alloying Negative Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries
MS, Materials Science & Engineering, Rutgers University, October 2012
BS, Materials Science & Engineering,Rutgers University, May 2009
Work Experience
Colorado School of Mines
Assistant Teaching Professor Aug 2022 – present
Courses:
MTGN219 Art and Science of Glassblowing
MTGN314+L Properties and Processing of Ceramics (Assisting)
Rutgers University
Coadjutant Teaching Professor Reilly DELLC Intro to Engineering Course September 2021
NJ Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology Course Instructor Annually July 2016-July 2022
Publications
Scott, K., Halajko, A., Amatucci, G. “The Fabrication of Freestanding Heterogeneous Copper-Tin Films with Meniscus Brush Plating Electrodeposition” JNMES, 18: 25-36, 2016
Amatucci, G., Scott, K., Pereira, N., Halajko, A. “Self-Forming Thin Interphases and Electrodes Enabling 3-D Structured High Energy Density Batteries” DOE-RU-0007793, Rutgers Univ. Piscataway, NJ (USA), 2019
Selected Presentations:
“Self-Forming Thin Interphases and Electrodes Enabling 3-D Structured High-Energy Density Batteries,” DOE Vehicle Technologies Office Annual Merit Review (Arlington, VA) June 2019
“Fabrication of High-Capacity Lithium Alloying Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrodeposition,” International Society of Electrochemistry Topical Meeting (Pretoria, South Africa) April 2013
“Fabrication of High-Capacity Lithium Alloy Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries with the Utilization of Electrodeposition,” Fall Materials Research Society Conference (Boston, MA) November 2012
“Electrodeposited Heterogeneous Alloy Negative Electrodes for Li-Ion Batteries,” African Materials Research Society Meeting (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) December 2011
Special Skills
Electrochemistry
- Maccor: Analyzed primary cell electrode composition development through rate testing protocols; analyzed rechargeable cell configuration with unique cell packaging/current collectors
- Arbin MITs: Executed various galvanostatic protocols measuring the irreversible losses, discharge capacities, and capacity retention for electrodeposited thin films in half cells
- Macpiles with Kalideagraph: Analyzed alloy formation onset for lithium-tin alloys at various voltages utilizing the GITT protocol
- VMP EC-Lab: Executed electrochemical deposition of lithium alloying materials through pulsed & constant potential and current protocols
- CorrWare: Fabricated various electrodeposited thin films utilizing several different advanced electrosynthesis protocols ranging from both constant & pulsed potential and current protocols
Material Characterization
- SPI Yb-Fiber Laser: Manipulation of metals to formulate bonds and dewetting patterning
- NDT X-ray CT: High resolution, nondestructive analysis of cell packaging and configurations
- Keyence: High resolution 2D and 3D imaging of electrode surfaces
- FT-IR & Raman: Identification of complex padding materials used for insulating during electrodeposition process; Analyzed variations in single-walled & multi-walled carbon nanotubes with and without COOH
- XRD with Rietveld Analysis: Determination of multi alloy phases within electrodeposited thin films
- Universal PLS CO2 Laser Cutting: Fabrication of custom cell packaging and current collectors
- DSC: Formulation of approximate melting temperature onset for electrodeposited tin
- BET: Comprehensive analysis of surface energy due to particle size of glass powders
- Pycnometer: Qualitative density mapping of electrodeposited heterogeneous thin films
- Profilometer: Verification & 3D mapping of electrodeposited thin film surface roughness