SLAC Experts

Johanna Nelson Weker

Lead Scientist, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)

Headshot of Johanna Nelson Weker (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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DOE honors four SLAC and Stanford scientists with Early Career Awards

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...

August 10, 2023  ·  9 min read
This photo shows all four recipients from SLAC and Stanford of the DOE's 2023 Early Career Award
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Scientists Probe Lithium-Sulfur Batteries in Real Time

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

August 17, 2022  ·  00:02:35  runtime
Scientists Probe Lithium-Sulfur Batteries in Real Time
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SLAC Scientists Investigate How Metal 3D Printing Can Avoid Producing Flawed Parts

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...

January 30, 2018  ·  4 min read
A metal 3-D printed sample.
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X-rays Reveal Secret Life of Batteries (recording)

Public lecture presented by Johanna Nelson Weker

May 27, 2014  ·  00:58:04  runtime
stillframe public lecture x-rays reveal secret life of batteries
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