There are many ways to map the world, from geographic illustrations to the genetic
makeup of the organisms around us. As an avid outdoorsman, hiker, and mountain biker,
it is natural that National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Scientist Kandler Smith would also apply these concepts to his research. Smith leads NREL’s battery computational
modeling for electrochemical energy storage, where he designs maps and models to improve
our understanding of batteries.
“Working in sustainable energy is one small way I can help preserve the natural world,”
Smith said. “I enjoy the puzzle of designing and accelerating the design of safe,
reliable, and efficient…