Dr. Mohd Zieauddin Kufian (MZKufian) is an applied energy materials specialist with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in battery development, testing, and failure analysis for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and carbon-based energy storage systems. His expertise spans electrode and electrolyte formulation, laboratory-scale cell fabrication, performance validation, and safety diagnostics. He has led the establishment of battery testing and prototyping laboratories and delivered industry-focused consultancy and professional training. He has collaborated with industry partners to translate materials research into deployable solutions. His work is supported by competitive industry and government funding, protected by patents and copyrights, and underpinned by high-impact publications, positioning him as a technical bridge between R&D, production, and talent development in the energy storage ecosystem.