Katy Hartman
About Katy Hartman
Katy Hartman is a Senior Staff Materials Scientist at Form Energy, Inc., with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has over 10 years of experience in early stage technology development, specializing in renewable energy technologies, particularly in PV solar cells and solar panel manufacturing.
Current Role at Form Energy
Katy Hartman serves as a Senior Staff Materials Scientist at Form Energy, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge in materials science to advance renewable energy technologies. Her responsibilities include research and development focused on improving the performance and efficiency of energy storage solutions.
Education and Expertise
Katy Hartman earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she studied from 2008 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the same field from MIT, completed from 2004 to 2008. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in process-structure-property-performance relationships in materials science.
Professional Background
Katy Hartman has over 10 years of experience in early-stage technology development, particularly in renewable energy technologies. Prior to her current position, she held various research internships at organizations such as Bell Labs Lucent Technologies, Bayer Technology Services, and Evergreen Solar. She also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at MIT for two months in 2015.
Research Specializations
Katy Hartman specializes in photovoltaic (PV) solar cells, solar panel manufacturing, and solar panel mounting and racking hardware. Her expertise in these areas contributes to advancements in renewable energy solutions, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems.