Applied Research for Real-World Impact
AMP conducts applied, industry-informed research focused on advancing battery manufacturing, power systems integration, and electrification technologies. The center’s research bridges laboratory innovation and real-world deployment, helping partners improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability while preparing technologies for commercialization.
Research initiatives address the full battery lifecycle — from materials and cell design to performance validation and failure analysis — as well as the integration of electrified transportation with resilient, efficient power systems.
By aligning research with industry needs and emerging market demands, AMP supports the development of scalable solutions that strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and accelerate the transition to electrified mobility.
Battery Manufacturing & Materials Innovation
Research focuses on improving performance, safety, durability, and manufacturability of next-generation batteries through:
- Failure analysis and durability testing
- Electrode and materials development
- Advanced material coatings and surface engineering
- Pouch cell design and manufacturing workflows
- Formation optimization and performance validation
Power & Grid Integration Research
AMP evaluates how electrification impacts the power grid and develops solutions to enhance resilience and efficiency, including:
- Grid resiliency and outage recovery scenarios
- EV charging load management
- Microgrid and distributed energy resource integration
- Second-life battery storage applications
- Demand response and load flexibility strategies
Industry-Driven Research
AMP partners with industry to conduct use-inspired research that supports:
- Scale-up readiness and manufacturing workflows
- Product development and validation
- Process optimization and yield improvement
- Technology demonstration and deployment
Consumer Research & Market Intelligence
Through advanced analytics and research, AMP helps partners understand market trends, evaluate policy impacts, identify opportunities, and develop strategies that support innovation, investment, and long-term economic growth. Our capabilities include:
- Market and industry analysis
- Consumer and stakeholder research
- Technology adoption forecasting
- Policy and regulatory analysis
- Workforce and talent insights
- Charging infrastructure and deployment planning