Specializing in advanced materials for energy storage and conversion. Her research spans the synthesis and characterization of materials, with a strong focus on additive manufacturing (3D and 4D printing) of lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries. Dr. Martinez began her career with an industrial Ph.D. through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance in France, where she studied degradation mechanisms in nickel-rich NMC materials for electric cars. Since then, she has contributed significantly to the development of next-generation batteries, including innovations in 3D printed electrodes, gel polymer electrolytes, and battery components for Lunar and Martian applications. She has authored over fifteen peer-reviewed publications and holds two U.S. patent applications. Dr. Martinez has secured competitive funding from NASA, multiple U.S. national laboratories, and the U.S. Army. She has also been recognized internationally, including receiving the 2021 Battery Young Research Award and a feature in the ACS Energy Letters’ Women at the Forefront of Energy Research. Her interdisciplinary approach, combining materials science, electrochemistry, and manufacturing technologies, is paving the way for customized, high-performance energy storage systems both on Earth and in space.