Education:

• Ph. D., University of Southern Denmark (Engineering Science)
• M. Sc. Eng., University of Southern Denmark (Thermal Energy)
• B. Sc. Eng., Technical University of Iasi (Materials Science and Engineering)

Research:

Dr. Coman's research focuses on physics-based modeling of electrochemical energy storage systems, with an emphasis on thermal behavior, safety, and performance of lithium-ion batteries and related technologies. His work covers a range of modeling approaches, including lumped parameter and reduced-order electrochemical-thermal models used to simulate thermal runaway, gas generation, venting dynamics, and heat propagation in both cylindrical and large-format pouch cells.
 
The modeling framework is applied to analyze battery behavior under abuse conditions, such as internal short circuits and overcharging, and is used to support the design of battery packs with improved thermal safety and passive propagation resistance. Experimental validation and system-level analysis are key components of this research, often carried out in collaboration with industrial and government partners.
 
In parallel, Dr. Coman’s work addresses performance diagnostics and aging mechanisms in lithium-ion cells. He has developed methods for non-destructive parameter extraction in full-cell systems and has modeled degradation modes including lithium plating, corrosion, and electrode deformation at low temperatures. These contributions support the prediction and mitigation of long-term battery degradation under varying operational scenarios.
 
His research also extends to emerging battery chemistries, such as lithium–sulfur (Li/S) systems, where he has investigated shuttling-induced capacity losses through simplified analytical models and self-discharge models. In addition, he has been involved in the design and characterization of structural batteries, developing electrode architectures using dip- and spray-coating techniques for composite cathodes based on carbon fiber substrates.

He has also explored high-frequency impedance spectroscopy, analyzing the coupling between electromagnetic and ionic phenomena in cylindrical Li-ion cells, and has contributed to multi-physics modeling frameworks that integrate thermal, electrochemical, and electromagnetic domains.

This research is used to inform design strategies for battery thermal management systems, electrical protection components, and predictive safety assessment tools, supporting applications in both conventional and advanced battery technologies.

Selected publications:

•  Thomas Burns, Liliana DeLatte, Gabriela Roman-Martinez, Kyra Glassey, Paul Ziehl, Monirosadat Sadati, Ralph E White, Paul T Coman, “Ultrasonic Spray Coating of Carbon Fibers for Composite Cathodes in Structural Batteries”, MDPI Electrochem, vol. 6, Issue. 2, Page 13, 2025
• Kyra Elle Glassey, Gabriela Roman-Martinez, Thomas Burns, Liliana DeLatte, Monirosadat Sadati, Paul T. Coman, Ralph White, “Probing Ion-Blocking Electrode Rigs for Ionic Conductivity in Hybrid Solid Polymer Electrolytes”, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, vol. 172, 020523, 2025
• P. T. Coman, A. Weng, J. Ostanek, E. C. Darcy, D. P. Finegan, and R. E. White, "Modeling of Li-ion Battery Thermal Runaway: Insights into Modeling and Prediction," The Electrochemical Society Interface, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 63, 2024
• N. Nikfarjam, P. T. Coman, C. Free, P. Ziehl, M. Sadati, and R. E. White, "Advancing ionic conductivity in solid electrolytes: Insights from polymerization-induced phase separation and microstructural optimization," Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 93, pp. 112287, 2024
• P. T. Coman, R. Mollah, N. Irish, S. Karuppuswami, S. T. Dix, W. Johnson, et al., "Electrochemical-electromagnetic coupled physics-based mathematical modeling of Li-ion batteries: A theoretical proof of concept," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, vol. 170, no. 12, pp. 120528, 2023.
• P. T. Coman, E. C. Darcy, and R. E. White, "Simplified thermal runaway model for assisting the design of a novel safe li-ion battery pack," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, vol. 169, no. 4, pp. 040516, 2022.
• N. Kamyab, P. T. Coman, S. K. M. Reddy, S. Santhanagopalan, and R. E. White, "Mathematical model for Li-S cell with shuttling-induced capacity loss approximation," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, vol. 167, no. 13, pp. 130532, 2020
• B. Ng, P. T. Coman, W. E. Mustain, and R. E. White, "Non-destructive parameter extraction for a reduced-order lumped electrochemical-thermal model for simulating Li-ion full-cells," Journal of Power Sources, vol. 445, pp. 227296, 2020