Neovarsity Launches A New Masterclass on Battery Cell Design and OCV
Master lithium-ion battery cell design with Neovarsity’s 8-week simulation-driven masterclass. Learn OCV modeling, capacity fade, and build your own pouch cell.
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July 2nd, 2025
Last updated: July 2nd, 2025
Introduction
Neovarsity is excited to announce the launch of its brand new masterclass on battery cell design & OCV. It is a deep dive into the physics, chemistry, and engineering that define modern lithium-ion cell design.
Whether you're a battery engineer, researcher, or product manager working on energy storage systems, this course offers a rigorous, simulation-driven pathway to building and optimizing your own pouch cell.
With structured weekly modules, a capstone project, and live Q&A sessions, participants gain a bottom-up understanding of the components and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
What You Will Learn
In the Battery Design Masterclass, we guide participants through an intensive 8-week journey from foundational concepts in lithium-ion cell architecture to advanced simulation and analysis techniques.
We start with the basics of electrode materials and stack modeling, and progressively build expertise through hands-on tasks like modeling electrolytes, constructing full cells, and interpreting open circuit voltage (OCV) behavior across chemistries.
As we move forward, we explore real-world complexities such as material blending, capacity estimation, and aging mechanisms. These modules are designed to equip you with the tools to track changes in State of Health over time.
We conclude the program with a capstone project in which you design and simulate a complete pouch cell. This includes selecting materials, incorporating degradation models, and predicting mechanical swelling. By the end, you’ll generate a full set of performance outputs, including OCV curves, capacity estimates, and expansion profiles.
Hands-on Training and Capstone Project
Every module comes with interactive notebooks, design exercises, and instructor-led walkthroughs. The course culminates in a capstone project that simulates the workflow of an industrial battery engineer in a design sprint.
You'll model:
Electrode stacks and formats
OCV curves and blends
Electrolyte impact
Capacity and SoH degradation
Swelling behavior
By the end, you’ll have your own simulated battery cell design, ready for iteration or integration.
Applications are open now. Check out the Battery Cell Design & OCV masterclass here.
Limited seats only!
Practical Lessons from An Industry Expert
Dr. Lars von Kolzenberg is the Principal battery modelling engineer at Breathe battery technologies, where he builds high-fidelity models to accelerate cell design. Previously, he led simulation infrastructure at Cellforce group, Porsche’s performance battery startup, integrating physics-based modeling into active development pipelines.
With a PhD in Chemistry from Ulm University and research experience at the German aerospace center (DLR), Lars brings deep expertise in degradation modeling, SEI growth, and silicon-anode mechanics. His approach blends scientific rigor with industry insight and is ideal for professionals looking to sharpen their battery design skills.
Who Is This Masterclass For
This masterclass is ideal for:
Battery engineers and technical program managers
Cell modeling and simulation specialists
Researchers and graduate students in electrochemistry or materials science
Product teams working on EVs, grid storage, or wearables
To make the most of this course, it's helpful to have some familiarity with Python programming and the fundamentals of lithium-ion battery chemistry. That said, the course is designed to be accessible. We have included clear primers and guided introductions to ensure you can follow along, even if you’re new to these topics.
From electrode to full cell, design lithium-ion batteries from the ground up.
Applications are open for the Battery Cell Design and OCV Masterclass. Check it out now!
More Details On The Masterclass
The next cohort begins on August 25 and space is limited.
👉 Explore the curriculum and apply here
🔬 Questions? Contact Catherine at [email protected].
Let’s build batteries that last longer, perform better, and age smarter.
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Ready to design your own cell?
👉 Join the Battery Cell Design and OCV Masterclass
Seats are limited. Applications are open now!
Want to master lithium-ion cell design from the ground up?
This masterclass trains you to simulate and design high-performance lithium-ion batteries using first-principles and real-world constraints. You will gain:
- Hands-on experience designing full cells from electrode to pouch
- Skills in OCV reconstruction, blending, aging simulation, and mechanical swelling
- A complete, portfolio-ready cell model with simulated performance outputs