Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor has been awarded funding from the Raymond Corporation for battery research that could advance material handling technology.
Qiao, who also serves as interim associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and Syracuse University site director for the NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Center for Solid-State Electric Power Storage (CEPS), will lead a project titled “Development of a Novel, Multi-faced State-of-Charge Estimation Framework Tailored for Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries in Forklift Applications.”
The funding comes through Raymond’s , which encourages professors and student researchers to apply engineering and technical research to develop solutions for the material handling industry.
The Raymond Corporation, a member of the Toyota Industries family of companies, is a global provider of material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions.
Now in its 10th year, the University Research Program has funded 20 projects from leading universities across North America, totaling more than $6 million since 2016. Selected applicants are evaluated on criteria including potential industry impact, project timeline and budget feasibility.
“Raymond’s University Research Program reflects our steadfast dedication to advancing the next generation of material handling innovators,” says Brett Wood, president and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America. “Our collaboration with academic institutions provides a vital platform for addressing contemporary industry challenges while fostering breakthroughs in technology and innovation that will shape the future of warehousing and distribution.”
The program will begin accepting one-page concept papers for 2027 this summer, with applications due by the end of October. More information is available on the .
