UnityVolt Solutions is an independent battery engineering consultancy founded by Dr. Muthu Krishna in 2025. Our mission is to accelerate innovation in battery technology by delivering expert guidance and custom software apps for battery design and data analysis to clients worldwide.
Dr. Krishna brings over a decade of experience spanning both academia and industry. He completed his PhD at the University of Southampton in 2017, specialising in Redox Flow Batteries for grid storage and Li-ion pack design for UAVs.
As Lead Cell Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, Dr. Krishna led performance and lifetime testing of prototype and advanced Li-ion cells in collaboration with cell manufacturers such as Samsung SDI, LG, SVOLT, and CATL, for EV applications — including the 2022 Range Rover PHEV and next-generation BEV platforms.
He also led projects with leading institutions such as the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University College London (UCL), and the Faraday Institution, working on diverse projects including high-nickel cell design and degradation, and the impact of cell-to-cell manufacturing variation on pack performance.
Transitioning to Fastmarkets, Dr. Krishna applied cost engineering principles to develop techno-economic models that quantify how raw material prices and manufacturing decisions affect cell costs. His models underpin the Battery Cost Index — a monthly publication bringing transparency to cell costs.
With a unique combination of hands-on battery engineering, supply chain insight, and commercial acumen, Dr. Krishna delivers a data-driven, personalised approach to solving complex battery challenges for UnityVolt Solutions’ clients.
Muthu Krishna PhD CEng MIMechE
Founder & Director