What if batteries could change the world?
- Parité sciences
- May 24
- 2 min read
Chisu Kim, a Quebec pioneer of Korean origin at the heart of the energy revolution
By Amani Chabouni and Maria Delgado
What better way to mark Asian Heritage Month than to shine a spotlight on one of the great architects of tomorrow's energy? Chisu Kim , a Korean-born researcher and director of research and strategies at Hydro-Québec , is playing a key role in the development of a revolutionary technology: solid-state lithium-metal batteries .
Chisu Kim, who holds a PhD in electrochemistry from Seoul National University, has over 25 years of experience in advanced battery design. She is currently one of the few women in the world to lead a research center of this magnitude.
Game-changing technology
The batteries his team is working on aren't just improvements: they represent a new generation of energy storage. Safer, lighter, and offering increased autonomy, they pave the way for concrete solutions in several areas:
1. Accelerate the energy transition
Better storage of renewable energies (solar, wind).
Reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
More stable and resilient electricity networks.
2. Transforming sustainable mobility
Increased range and faster charging for electric vehicles.
Less pollution from transport, one of the largest emitters of CO₂.
3. Improve energy security
Solid electrolytes: non-flammable batteries.
Less risk of explosion, more reliability for cars, planes, and homes.
4. Reduce environmental impact
Extended lifespan: less waste and replacements.
Less reliance on critical materials like cobalt.
On a global scale, this innovation could:
Massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Secure the energy supply.
Stimulate a green, sustainable and innovative economy.
To learn more, watch this short video produced by Hydro-Québec and get to know Chisu Kim in her work environment.
To discover other inspiring women who are transforming the world through science, visit 👉 the Parithèque : "Thematic" category, "Inspirational Profiles" filter.
References:
Hydro Quebec (2022) Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage - Research Axis. Online 🔗
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