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K.M. Abraham
Research Professor at Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technologies (NUCRET)

K.M. Abraham in the Press

K.M. Abraham for Northeastern Global News

3Qs: Why Samsung Galaxy Note 7s are igniting and how to deal with the recall

3Qs: Why Samsung Galaxy Note 7s are igniting and how to deal with the recall

Federal regulators yesterday announced a formal recall of some 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of the devices overheating and igniting. Northeastern research professor K.M. Abraham, an expert on lithium-ion battery technology, explains the phenomenon and how to respond to it.
Where to put all the energy

Where to put all the energy

Northeastern University convened experts from industry, government, and academia last week to discuss advancements in next-generation energy storage and battery technologies—both of which have major implications for global challenges in energy consumption, materials shortages, and climate change.
‘Battery’ to the Future

‘Battery’ to the Future

Northeastern graduate students are working to develop the next generation of energy efficient lithium batteries.