Melaka battery researcher wins UK honour

All smiles: Lai (left) and Zeichner at the event. – John Deehan Photography and the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee

BATTERIES are a vital component of modern life, especially with the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Cognisant of the growing transition to these options, Lai May Ching made battery development the primary focus of her PhD studies at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.