From COMSOL Simulations to Database Integration

1. Key Achievements (Working Hours: 60)

Time Management Overview

• Research & Skills: COMSOL report generation and model development.
• Teaching & Learning: 2 hours dedicated to literature review and academic writing.
• Administration & Business: Various administrative tasks, including visa applications.
• Learning & Development: Focusing on IEEE networking and training camps.

Time Allocation Per Day

Day	Task Description	Completion (%)	Time Invested (H)
Monday	COMSOL Model Construction (Hysteresis)	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 (100%)	4
	PyBaMM Model Testing & Charging Cycle	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	Literature Review	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
Tuesday	COMSOL Model Construction (Geometry & Testing)	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	PyBaMM Model Scanning Cycle Testing	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	Email Drafting	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
Wednesday	COMSOL Model Debugging	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
	PyBaMM Report Generation	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	Initial Database Collection	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
Thursday	COMSOL Model Report	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
	PyBaMM Report Generation	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	COMSOL Model Search for Related Literature	🟩🟩🟩🟥🟥 (60%)	4
Friday	Munich Intersolar Conference Attendance	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	Supercapacitor COMSOL Model Development	🟩🟩🟩🟥🟥 (60%)	4
Saturday	WAUCN Conference Participation	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
	TSu Energy Meeting	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	MATLAB Learning	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
Sunday	Database Collection for Initial Research Setup	🟩🟩🟩🟩🟥 (80%)	4
	Model Construction & Finalization	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4
	Report Generation	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (40%)	4

Task Completion Summary

Task ID	Output & Achievements	Completion Status	Time Spent (H)
DMEEA-S0WP2-MS2.1	Initial Database Setup, COMSOL Modelling	🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 (45%)	22.5

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2. Detailed Progress Report

2.1. Research & Experiment (40%)

• COMSOL Model - Full Cell Hysteresis:
  • Expanded a half-cell model to a full-cell model, adding hysteresis for a 5060 mAh Li-ion battery.
  • Customized cathode materials were implemented for improved accuracy.
• Python Model - PyBaMM Code:
  • Development and testing of PyBaMM for charging/discharging cycles.
  • Integration of advanced algorithms for model optimization is underway.

2.2. Learning & Training (30%)

• Time Investment: 20 hours dedicated.
  • Focus on drafting a new research proposal and attending a training camp on transfer learning skills.
• IEEE Learning:
  • Meeting with Jiawei Wang, Richard Liu, and Yinbo Hu for discussions on IEEE.
  • Plan to register as an IEEE Fellow and actively participate in future events.

2.3. Administration & Business (20%)

• New Accommodation:
  • 5 hours spent discussing with Kerrie and the Wellbeing team for securing new accommodation.
• TSu Energy:
  • Successfully launched “TSu Spotlights” and “TSu Record” based on industrial needs.
• Visa Applications:
  • Both Germany and US visas were submitted, with health insurance for Germany arranged.
  • Next steps: Pass the visa for the US after receiving the passport.

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3. Summary and Proposal

Last Week’s Achievements

• Conversation with the review panel completed.
• Paper rewriting progress.

This Week’s Plan

• Finalize full update report, focusing on system-level model construction.
• Discussion with Prof. Sai GU on ongoing research.
• Meeting with the review panel.

This Month’s Goals

• Upgrade research materials.
• Prepare for upcoming viva.

Weekly Arrangement