POLARIS BATTERY - Key Persons
from Portland State University. Christian has been in batteries since 2015, was a startup researcher for 2 years and comes to us with excellent references and wonderful praise offered by many of our clients. He loves sailing and, true to his Portland heritage, IPA beers.
from Portland State University. Colin comes to Polaris with 7 years of lab experience and is a formidable presence in getting things DONE. He is also a Dark Souls gamer and a guitarist. His favorite beverage is fine Scotch, neat.
Job Titles:
- Senior Development Engineer
in Renewable Energy from Oregon Institute of Technology. David's expertise includes cell design, assembly processes, and the intricacies of testing untried materials. David enjoys international travel and brings us back tales of wonder.
Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Sonoma State University, California, and several US Patents and patent awards. Doug's expertise, with over thirty years of battery experience, is in Business Development. Doug is the heart and soul of Polaris, and sets the amiable culture for the lab and office.
, University of Missouri, expertise in mix, coat and cell assembly. Gerald is a valuable addition to the team. He also has the amazing skill of being able to out-eat everyone in the lab…everyone, altogether, at one sitting, any meal, any time.
MS in Chemistry with a focus on Semiconductor Device Processing from the University of Oregon. Nick has extensive experience in novel materials characterization, electrode formulation development, slurry engineering, cell building, and testing. He joined the Polaris team in 2014. Outside of work he enjoys live music and adventures with his family. From time to time, Nick must return to his native New England to recharge.
from the Art Institute of Portland, Nolan's focus is on rapid design and implementation of customized tooling. With 5+ years of professional experience designing in Solidworks, there isn't much he can't make. He also enjoys a snowy mountain and running with his dogs in the summer.
B.S. in Microbiology from Oregon State University. She has diverse experience that she has applied at Polaris to help implement new processes. She is frequently found hiking and at various plant shops around Portland
Job Titles:
- Executive Director of Development