ProfessorPatrick Howlett

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Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials

  • Visitor
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials
  • +61 3 924 45107 (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr Howlett's research seeks to apply novel materials science principles,
design and methodology to the development of new electromaterials. This mainly
relates to electrochemical devices (e.g., batteries) and surface engineering
through the manipulation of passivity for application in corrosion
engineering. The materials focus of Dr Howlett's research includes ionic
liquid and plastic crystal electrolytes as well as a specific focus on the
corrosion and electrochemical properties of reactive metals such as lithium
and magnesium. His work also includes the use and development of advanced
surface characterisation techniques including synchrotron based sources. Dr
Howlett has collaborated successfully with colleagues within academia, CSIRO
and industry. He has authored over 30 publications and 2 patents, which have
been cited more than 600 times.

GRANTS

  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Sovereign Advanced Battery (SABRE)
    30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Calix Limited - $4,994,938.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Research of the ion transporting mechanism in OIPC-based solid electrolytes (Visitor).
    1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Toyota Motor Corporation - $30,400.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Research of the ion transporting mechanism in OIPC-based solid electrolytes.
    1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Toyota Motor Corporation - $64,600.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Novel Ionic Liquid based Solid-State Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries (SSLMBs).
    24 Aug 2022 - 24 Feb 2025
    People funded by this grant:
    Petronas Research SDN BHD - $852,047.79
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Safe and high performance Li-S Electrolytes.
    1 Feb 2022 - 1 Nov 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    Li-S Energy Pty Ltd - $1,670,785.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Assembly and testing with nanomesh anode.
    13 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    • Khoo T,
    • Howlett P
    Li-S Energy Pty Ltd - $26,643.44
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Multi-layer lithium-sulphur battery pouch cell.
    13 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    • Khoo T,
    • Howlett P
    Li-S Energy Pty Ltd - $36,361.96
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Polymerised ionic liquid block copolymers (PILBLOX) for applications in solid polymer electrolytes, binders and membranes.
    30 Mar 2021 - 30 Nov 2022
    People funded by this grant:
    CSIRO - $54,545.46
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Sicona Electrolyte Project Work Schedule 1 (as part of the Deakin - Sicona Research Framework Agreement).
    1 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd - $27,600.00
  • GRANT
    Sustainable high energy sodium batteries with enhanced safety & cycle life
    1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    ARC - Discovery Projects - DP210101172 - $651,162.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Future Electrolyte Systems
    3 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Future Battery Industries CRC - 024 - $2,088,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Research Hub for Integrated Energy Storage Solutions
    19 Dec 2019 - 18 Jun 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    • Dong Z,
    • Wang G,
    • Amal R,
    • Aguey-Zinsou K-F,
    • Bao J
    ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - IH180100020 - $127,446.00
  • GRANT
    Next-generation solid-state batteries to drive an automotive revolution
    4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    ARC Linkage - Projects - LP180100674 - $206,100.00
  • GRANT
    Next-generation solid-state batteries to drive an automotive revolution
    4 Nov 2019 - 3 Nov 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    Toyota Motor Corporation - $110,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    1 Jun 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Department of Defence - $30,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2025
    People funded by this grant:
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres - IC180100049 - $4,429,730.55
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Calix Limited - $280,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    SupraG Energy
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Sensorplex Pty Ltd - $9,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Ionic Industries Ltd - $35,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Sentek Pty Ltd - $6,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd - $70,000.00
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
    6 May 2019 - 5 May 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    SupraG International PTY LTD - $100,000.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    The CRC-P for Advanced Hybrid Batteries
    26 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2024
    People funded by this grant:
    Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects Program, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. - $3,000,000.00
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Research of all-solid-state batteries using plastic crystals as solid electrolytes
    3 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018
    People funded by this grant:
    TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC - $85,400.00