SLAC Experts

Johanna Nelson Weker

Lead Scientist, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)

(Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)

Areas of research: X-ray and ultrafast science; energy sciences; X-ray microscopy and X-ray characterization of materials far from equilibrium; energy storage; battery research; 3D metal printing

I love using the cutting-edge X-ray instruments at SSRL to help develop sustainable energy solutions.

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News Feature

Leora Dresselhaus-Marais, Claudio Emma, Bernhard Mistlberger and Johanna Nelson Weker will pursue cutting-edge research into decarbonizing steel production, theoretical physics, generating more intense particle...

This photo shows all four recipients from SLAC and Stanford of the DOE's 2023 Early Career Award

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Johanna Nelson uses powerful X-ray imaging to study lithium-sulfur batteries, a promising technology that could some day power electric vehicles.

Scientists Probe Lithium-Sulfur Batteries in Real Time

News Feature

The goal of these X-ray studies is to find ways to improve manufacturing of specialized metal parts for the aerospace, aircraft, automotive and healthcare...

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Public lecture presented by Johanna Nelson Weker

stillframe public lecture x-rays reveal secret life of batteries

Past Event

Making the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources for the world’s automobile fleet will require dramatic improvements in rechargeable batteries: They...

Johanna Nelson uses powerful X-ray imaging to study lithium-sulfur batteries, a promising technology that could some day power electric vehicles.

The goal of these X-ray studies is to find ways to improve manufacturing of specialized metal parts for the aerospace, aircraft, automotive and healthcare industries.

Public lecture presented by Johanna Nelson Weker

Making the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources for the world’s automobile fleet will require dramatic improvements in rechargeable batteries: They will need to be lighter, less expensive, run 300-plus miles on a single charge and last...

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Microbes Mining Minerals: A New Route to Plant Cultivation

Johanna Nelson Weker

DOE honors four SLAC and Stanford scientists with Early Career Awards

Scientists Probe Lithium-Sulfur Batteries in Real Time

SLAC Scientists Investigate How Metal 3D Printing Can Avoid Producing Flawed Parts

X-rays Reveal Secret Life of Batteries

X-rays Reveal Secret Life of Batteries

Selected stories featuring Johanna Nelson Weker