Dr. Thomas Carney is a technical leader with expertise in materials science, electrochemistry, and operations. He holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Teaching from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His published papers, patents, and book chapters span the fields of batteries, materials synthesis, and characterization. Early in his career, Dr. Carney helped develop a nickel-rich Li-ion battery cathode technology for electric vehicles and electronics. He served as key contact with Asian OEMs and directly assisted in securing licensing deals. More recently, Dr. Carney directed the development of a silicon carbon aerogel material, overseeing its synthesis, characterization, and market evaluation. He built a pilot scale prismatic pouch line capable of producing 2,000 cells per year, staffed, and trained a team to meet automotive quality specifications.