Muath RADI

I am Muath Radi, a PhD candidate at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, where I am involved in the DESTINY project under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND program. My research focuses on enhancing the electrochemical performance of magnesium anodes by investigating and optimizing their Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) using advanced surface characterization techniques such as X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS).

Before starting my PhD, I completed an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Material Science for Energy Conversion and Storage, gaining experience across various European research institutions and universities in France, Poland and Slovenia. During my master’s research, I worked on the synthesis and electrochemical evaluation of coated cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, I hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary, where I studied oxygen reduction reactions on platinized platinum electrocatalysts, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Islamic University of Gaza.

Being a MSCA fellow has been a highly rewarding experience, the program’s emphasis on mobility and international collaboration has provided me access to a diverse network of leading researchers and numerous research institutions. This has enabled me to broaden my perspective on global scientific challenges and solutions. Through this fellowship, I have participated in specialized training schools and international conferences, which have significantly enhanced my skills and expanded my professional network.

I am deeply passionate about applying what I have learned throughout my research years to advance sustainable energy storage solutions and tackle the challenges of next-generation batteries.