Ritam Ghosh — Product Engineer

I’m a PhD Researcher in Materials Science & Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, currently working on advanced battery materials and sustainable energy systems. I hold a Master’s from the University of Pennsylvania and bring cross-continental experience spanning electrochemical systems, hydrogen technologies, and materials characterization. My research and professional journey bridge electrochemistry, materials science, and data science, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation and real-world problem-solving. I’m currently exploring anode-free lithium-ion batteries and polymer-based electrowriting (near-field electrospinning) for engineered electrode architectures under the PSEG Fellowship for Environmental Justice. Previously, I contributed to innovations in hydrogen-powered vehicles, electrolyzer and battery testing, and nanoporous materials for clean energy. I’ve worked extensively with advanced lab instrumentation (EIS, DMA, rheometers, battery cyclers) and developed automated data pipelines and machine learning models to optimize material performance and reliability. Whether it’s designing test protocols, collaborating across interdisciplinary teams, or scaling lab processes for industrial impact, I bring a balance of scientific depth, analytical rigor, and cross-functional communication to every challenge. I’m passionate about advancing sustainable technologies and aspire to bridge academic innovation with real-world deployment—ultimately growing into product and technology leadership roles in the clean energy ecosystem. Let’s connect if you’re working on energy storage, advanced materials, or clean tech innovation!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Clean Energy and Materials Science expert with a focus on sustainable technologies.

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Experience: 4 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Electrochemical Testing
Material Characterization
Hydrogen Production
Battery Testing
Electrochemical Impedence Spectroscopy
Rheology
Electrochemistry
Project Management

Career Highlights

Expert in advanced battery materials and sustainable energy systems.
Led development of India's first Hydrogen ICE trucks.
Skilled in electrochemical modeling and data analysis.

Work Experience

Electric Hydrogen

Cell Test Engineer (1 yr)

University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Research Assistant (5 mos)

Electric Hydrogen

Research and development Co-op (6 mos)

University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Teaching Assistant (4 mos)

Graduate Research Assistant (5 mos)

Graduate Research Assistant (6 mos)

Reliance Industries Limited

Manager- New Energy (6 mos)

Graduate Engineering Trainee (1 yr)

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Summer Fellowship Program (2 mos)

CSIR India

Winter Trainee (0 mo)

JSW Steel

Summer Intern (1 mo)

IvLabs, VNIT

Publicity Head (1 yr)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Stevens Institute of Technology

Master of Science - MS at University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Ritam Ghosh

Product Engineer

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States4 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in advanced battery materials and sustainable energy systems.
Led development of India's first Hydrogen ICE trucks.
Skilled in electrochemical modeling and data analysis.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Clean Energy and Materials Science expert with a focus on sustainable technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Electrochemical TestingMaterial CharacterizationHydrogen ProductionBattery TestingElectrochemical Impedence SpectroscopyRheologyElectrochemistryProject Management

Other Skills

DAQ systemDashboard BuildingMass spectroscopyLean Six SigmaStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)Gas ChromatographyData VisualizationPLC Allen BradleyANNOVAPolarizationData AnalysisPower ElectronicsPEM electrolyzersCyclic VoltammetryElectrochemical modeling

About

Experience

4 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Electric hydrogen

Cell Test Engineer

Jun 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr · Devens, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Led pilot-scale validation of next-generation PEM electrolyzer stacks, applying FMEA to identify and mitigate potential mechanical and electrical failure modes.
Designed and executed Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize stack clamping pressure, compression uniformity, and seal integrity under thermal/mechanical cycling.
Performed mechanical characterization (swelling, compression set, seal deformation) using precision metrology tools to correlate design parameters with performance degradation.
Created and modified test fixtures in SolidWorks and Onshape to enable accelerated mechanical fatigue and compression tests.
Simulated high-density stack operation; contributed performance data that informed iterative product design improvements.
Utilized mass spectrometry and gas chromatography (GC) to correlate gas evolution with internal mechanical failures and shorting events.
Performed SEM and cross-sectional imaging to identify crack propagation, delamination, and surface morphology changes in degraded components.
Applied electrochemical modeling and degradation pathway analysis to inform lifetime prediction and performance optimization.
Conducted advanced data analysis and visualization in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn) to extract trends and generate actionable insights from long-duration test campaigns.
Partnered cross-functionally with modeling, R&D, and mechanical teams to integrate test results into design and simulation feedback loops.

DAQ systemDashboard BuildingMass spectroscopyElectrochemical TestingLean Six SigmaStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)+15

University of pennsylvania

Graduate Research Assistant

Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Conducted research under Prof. Detsi in collaboration with Hydropore to develop scalable methods for nanoporous metal synthesis for clean hydrogen production.
Optimized electrochemical extraction of high-purity nanoporous metals from alloys for water-splitting applications, with reversible oxide-to-metal conversion enabling a sustainable hydrogen cycle.
Spearheaded the transition from batch to scalable flow synthesis processes, laying the groundwork for commercial-scale implementation.

Powder X-ray DiffractionHydrogen ProductionCyclic VoltammetryHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)Battery TestingScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Electric hydrogen

Research and development Co-op

Jun 2023 – Dec 2023 · 6 mos · Natick, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Designed and validated testbeds for simulating short-circuit events, high-current shocks, and thermal conditioning of electrochemical cells.
Designed and executed short-check protocols under end-of-life (EOL) conditions using high-current potentiostatic holds and EIS-based impedance monitoring.
Monitored electrochemical performance via EIS and CV; developed Python-based analysis tools utilizing SPC and Six Sigma methodologies to detect early-stage failures and enhance test reliability.
Engineered lab-scale mechanical testing protocols replicating pre-electrolysis handling conditions to assess component robustness across the supply chain.
Developed and standardized a nail penetration abuse test, applying ANOVA to improve reproducibility and diagnostic accuracy under extreme electro-mechanical conditions.
Contributed to SOP development and scaled automated platforms for high-throughput abuse testing workflows.
Assisted in process test development and early failure mode screening using statistical analysis techniques to support long-term material reliability assessments.

Hydrogen ProductionFlow DiagramsBatteriesBattery TestingElectrochemical Impedence SpectroscopyOrganization Skills+8

University of pennsylvania

3 roles

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2023 – May 2023 · 4 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Teaching Assistantship in Materials for Bioelectronics.

PresentationsMaterial CharacterizationCommunicationMaterials SciencePresentation Skills

Graduate Research Assistant

Promoted

Nov 2022 – Apr 2023 · 5 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Developed novel viscoelastic hydrogels by blending styrenic block copolymers with polyethylene
elastomers for tissue engineering applications.
Conducted mechanical testing including stress relaxation and dynamic rheology to characterize
viscoelastic and temperature dependent properties.
Utilized SEM and optical microscopy to analyze microstructure, morphology, and dispersion, linking
these to mechanical behavior and processability.
Devised optimized protocols for accurately capturing stress relaxation responses to inform scaffold
design and in vivo performance.

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)XRFPresentationsHigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)Material CharacterizationCommunication+5

Graduate Research Assistant

Sep 2022 – Mar 2023 · 6 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

3D Advanced functional and Structural Nanocomposites Lab
Working on production of nano-porous Fe from Fe30Mn70 alloy by arc melting
The Arc melted nano-porous Fe is characterized and then modified to be used as a good cathode catalyst

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)ElectrochemistryElectrochemical CharacterizationXRFPresentationsReaction Kinetics+6

Reliance industries limited

2 roles

Manager- New Energy

Feb 2022 – Aug 2022 · 6 mos

Managed and helped the development of India’s first Hydrogen ICE trucks which was just launched on January 2023 and is currently in testing stage for commercial production.
Reduced maintenance cycle and risks associated with H2 tanks by proposing a new method of in situ strain measurement and the immediate display of failure warning.
Developed a portal for real time tracking of fuel cell performance as well as H2 cylinder tracking from manufacturing site to end use vehicles and back

ElectrochemistryProject ManagementHydrogen ProductionPresentationsLean Six SigmaReaction Kinetics+10

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Feb 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr

ElectrochemistryPresentationsCommunicationMaterials SciencePresentation Skills

Indian institute of technology, madras

Summer Fellowship Program

May 2019 – Jul 2019 · 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Devised new fabrication technique of ceria scaffolds used for thermal water splitting by freeze casting technique. Achieved desired pore direction and pore size by varying volume percentage of ceria from 5 to 3 to 1%.
Altered the pore size and directionality to increase the catalytic activity of ceria by about 10% by using camphene as the room temperature sublimable solvent.
Used different materials for altering the rate of phase change of camphene resulting in different pore characteristics

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)ElectrochemistryX-ray Diffraction AnalysisPresentationsReaction KineticsHeat Transfer+5

Csir india

Winter Trainee

Dec 2018 – Dec 2018 · 0 mo · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site

Investigated various possible materials to be used as electrodes and electrolytes to lower the working temperature of Solid oxide fuel cell from current 850-1000°C to around 350-500°C.
Fabricated and electrochemically tested a current working SOFC at different temperatures to find a correlation between temperature and the power density.

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)ElectrochemistryElectrochemical CharacterizationX-ray Diffraction AnalysisPresentationsReaction Kinetics+5