Michael Root

Background

About Michael Root

Core knowledge base: • Energy storage - Lithium rechargeable and primary batteries • Electrochemistry and electrochemical test methods • Characterization of energy storage systems • Electrochemically-active materials research and development and characterization • Performance and design modeling of energy storage systems • Issue resolutions and mitigation strategies • Track record as a leader and hands-on individual contributor • Research and product development of battery technologies for consumer, OEM, military and medical markets • Managed of projects, project teams, scientists and technicians • Received PLCP, KDPD and CAPA corporate awards • Knowledge of battery industry, key people and different energy storage technologies • Competitive and energy technology IP tracking and analysis • Experience working in a highly regulated industry. Contributed to US and OUS successful regulatory submissions • DFSS, KDPD and FMEA experience • Root cause analysis and issue resolution projects • Created instrument control, data acquisition and data processing tools to enhance testing and data analysis capability • Advanced product and battery materials development • Characterization and modeling of electrochemical systems, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and battery cycle testing • Electrochemistry and design of materials for electrochemical power sources, including: Lithium ion (Li ion) Li primary – Lithium carbon monofluoride (Li/CFx), Lithium manganese dioxide (Li/MnO2) Electrochemically active polymers Nickel metal hydride rechargeable (NiMH) Alkaline zinc manganese dioxide primary and rechargeable (Zn/MnO2) Zinc air (Zn/O2) Magnesium manganese dioxide (Mg/MnO2), zinc silver oxide (Zn/AgO) • 33 US patent, 11 technical papers, 3 book chapters and a book on batteries and electrochemistry