Sanket Kadam

Mr. Kadam earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University. As the Consulting Lead of S-E-A’s Battery & Energy Storage Practice Group, he is responsible for consulting on battery engineering, safety, testing, and/or development projects for electric mobility, consumer electronics, and related applications, including but not limited to overall battery system or subsystem evaluation at the cell, module, or pack level. He is also responsible for investigating losses involving, or allegedly involving, batteries, energy storage products, or systems, focusing on identifying root causes and developing recommendations to enhance product safety, reliability, and risk mitigation. His specific experience includes, but is not limited to, consulting on product recalls of battery-powered devices, focusing on compliance and consumer safety; conducting safety assessments of battery manufacturing and operational sites; and performing product evaluations and performance testing of battery-operated devices such as electronics, medical devices, and power tools.

Mr. Kadam has over eight years of experience in battery engineering including experience with battery cells, high-voltage battery packs, systems, and vehicles levels. His professional experience also includes, but is not limited to, battery safety, testing, and consulting across lithium-ion and other chemistries. His background includes roles in battery technology, EV OEM startups, and established organizations, covering electric mobility, consumer electronics, and energy storage.

Mr. Kadam is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and serves as a technical standards committee member for the NFPA Battery Safety Code, the IEEE Transportation Electrification Council, and the SAE Committee on Construction, Agricultural, and Off-Road Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (ESS).