Dr. Didier Blanchard

Research Engineer

I'm a physicist and materials scientist with 15+ years specializing in energy storage technologies—hydrogen storage, solid-state batteries, and thermal energy systems. Previous posts include the Technical University of Denmark and Institute for Energy Technology Norway, and my expertise centers on understanding material behavior at the fundamental level and translating that into practical improvements for real applications. I use advanced characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction to diagnose performance issues and degradation mechanisms, often under operating conditions. My experience spans complex metal hydrides, nanoconfined solid electrolytes, and salt-based thermal storage systems.