Claire Woo, Ph.D.
About Claire Woo, Ph.D.
Claire Woo, Ph.D., is a Senior Director of Project Engineering at Form Energy, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in engineering and technology, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Blueprint Power and Bosch Energy Storage Solutions.
Work at Form Energy
Claire Woo currently serves as the Senior Director of Project Engineering at Form Energy, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Project Engineering at the same company from 2021 to 2023. Both roles are based in Somerville, Massachusetts, where she has contributed to the company's engineering projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Blueprint Power
Claire Woo co-founded Blueprint Power, where she held multiple roles from 2017 to 2021. Initially, she served as Head of Technology Curation and Co-Founder from 2017 to 2019, followed by her position as VP of Energy Systems and Co-Founder from 2019 to 2020. She acted as an advisor for five months in 2020, all while based in New York.
Engineering Roles at Bosch Energy Storage Solutions
Claire Woo worked at Bosch Energy Storage Solutions from 2011 to 2014, where she held several positions. She began as a Research Engineer from 2011 to 2012, then transitioned to Project Manager and Senior Engineer from 2013 to 2014. Her roles involved significant contributions to energy storage technology in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Claire Woo holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, which she completed from 2006 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University from 2002 to 2006. Her expertise includes technology scouting and microgrids, as well as a strong background in system integration.
Research Experience at UC Berkeley
During her time at UC Berkeley, Claire Woo worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2006 to 2011. This role allowed her to develop her research skills and deepen her knowledge in chemical engineering, contributing to her later professional endeavors.