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Professor Karin Kleiner is a materials scientist specializing in the development of advanced analytical methods for electrochemical energy materials. Her research focuses on operando, in situ, and time-resolved characterization, including soft and hard X-ray absorption spectroscopy, near-ambient pressure XAS (NAP-XAS) endstation development, and operando powder diffraction. She designs and conducts long-duration synchrotron experiments to study reaction mechanisms and degradation processes in battery electrodes and electrocatalysts under realistic operating conditions. Her expertise further includes electrochemical mass spectrometry, custom operando cell design, and data analysis workflows for time-resolved synchrotron measurements.

Molod Saeedi is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Energy and Materials Science within the INRS–UQTR Joint Research Unit on Materials and Technologies for the Energy Transition. Her research focused on the hydrometallurgical recovery of critical and strategic metals from lithium-ion battery and industrial residues, contributing to sustainable resource management and the circular economy. She has a solid background in materials engineering and metallurgical research and development, supported by extensive experience in extractive metallurgy, mineral processing methods, process development, and experimental design. Her expertise also includes advanced materials characterization and interdisciplinary research supporting sustainable energy and materials development.