Born: Unknown (circa 1980), United States (assumed)
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Country most active: United States
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Dr. Cheng is a chemist and energy storage researcher whose work helped create the Electrolyte Genome database, which transformed how scientists identify and select molecules suitable for next-generation battery technologies. Her current research at Argonne National Laboratory is central to electrifying the transportation sector and integrating renewable energy onto the electric grid. In 2018 she received a Midwest Energy News 40 Under 40 award for research that advanced lithium-ion battery technology.