Assistant Professor
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Link Hall 249
cshi21@syr.edu
(315) 443 5559
Center/ Institute Affiliations:
Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems
BioInspired Institute
Degrees and Training:
Postdoc., Brown University, 2025
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 2023
M.S., Columbia University, 2019
B.E., University of Science and Technology Beijing, 2017
Areas of Expertise:
- Battery Materials and Manufacturing
- Passive Thermal Management Materials and Manufacturing
- AI-Driven Manufacturing and Prediction
- Micro/Nano Fabrication
- Recycling
Dr. Shi’s group research is at the interface of materials, advanced manufacturing, and AI-driven methodology to push the frontiers of energy storage batteries and passive thermal-management technologies. The group designs novel materials as well as new recycling and manufacturing approaches to advance next-generation batteries. In parallel, the group designs novel passive materials and materials architectures that enable efficient temperature regulation and water harvesting. By combining fundamental science and applied engineering, the group advances solutions to address grand challenges in energy and environment to promote a circular economy.
Selected Honors and Awards:
Nominated Sigma Xi Full Member, The Scientific Research Honor Society, 2025
Inventor of the Year, 2024
All America Chinese Youth Federation Top Under 30, 2024
Nano Research Energy Young Star Researcher Gold Award, 2023
Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad, 2023
Future Faculty Program Fellow, 2022
Outstanding Graduate Assistance Award, 2020
Publications:
Professor Shi’s full publication list is available here.