Miss May Ching Lai, a final year PhD student at the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, hailing from Malaysia, is attending Parliament to present her chemistry research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of STEM for BRITAIN on Tuesday 11th March.
May Ching’s poster on research about how compression affects battery performance using 3D imaging techniques via advanced electron microscopy techniques will be judged against dozens of other scientists’ research in the only national competition of its kind.
May Ching was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants to appear in Parliament.
On presenting her research in Parliament, May Ching said, “I applied to take part in STEM for BRITAIN to showcase how advanced imaging techniques can help optimise battery design for longer-lasting, high-performance energy storage. With the growing demand for electric vehicles and sustainable energy solutions, understanding how battery compression influences performance is crucial. I hope to use this opportunity to engage with policymakers and highlight the role of materials science in tackling real-world energy challenges. I am very grateful for the guidance and encouragement of my supervisor, Professor Caterina Ducati, whose support has been instrumental in shaping my research journey and helping me navigate the challenges of my PhD.”