Topics Covered
Main Research Activities
We perform multiscale modelling of the manufacturing process for electrode materials used in Li-ion batteries. Special attention is directed towards blended electrodes. Microstructure simulations are carried out by Coarse-grained molecular dynamics. These results feed our electrochemical and mechanical models, which are solved by using the finite element method.Academic Training
- Postdoc: 2020-2021, Florida State University (United States). Supervisor: Dr. Oliver Steinbock.
- PhD: 2015-2019, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba – INFIQC-CONICET (Argentina). Supervisor: Dr. Sergio Dassie.
Professional skills
Continuum simulations: Finite element method, finite difference.
Mass transport, kinetics.
Molecular dynamics simulations.
Running Projects
BIG-MAP
Machine learning-driven optimization of gas diffusion layer microstructure for PEM fuel cells
Rashen Lou Omongos, Diego E. Galvez-Aranda, Franco M. Zanotto, András Vernes, Alejandro A. Franco
Journal of Power Sources, 2025
A Hybrid Modelling Approach Coupling Physics-based Simulation and Deep Learning for Battery Electrode Manufacturing Simulations
Utkarsh Vijay, Diego E. Galvez-Aranda, Franco M. Zanotto, Tan Le-Dinh, Mohammed Alabdali, Mark Asch, Alejandro A. Franco
Energy Storage Materials, 2024
Carbon-Binder-Domain porosity extraction through lithium-ion battery electrode impedance data
Sergio Pinilla, Franco M. Zanotto, Diana Zapata Dominguez, Tomás García, Alejandro A. Franco
Energy Storage Materials, 2024
The ARTISTIC Battery Manufacturing Digitalization Initiative: From Fundamental Research to Industrialization
Javier F. Troncoso, Franco M. Zanotto, Diego E. Galvez-Aranda, Diana Zapata Dominguez, Lucie Denisart, Alejandro A. Franco
Batteries & Supercaps, 2024
Electrochemical and structural properties of binder-free iron-based bifunctional catalyst for aqueous Zinc-Oxygen batteries.
Jorge González Morales, Mario Aparicio, Nataly Carolina Rosero-Navarro, Franco M. Zanotto, Alejandro A. Franco, Jadra Mosa
Open Ceramics, 2024
