Thomas Bibienne
About Thomas Bibienne
Thomas Bibienne serves as the Global Director of Battery Materials and Recycling at Hatch, focusing on battery market solutions. He has extensive experience in lithium-ion battery recycling and materials science, with a background in academia and industry.
Current Role at Hatch
Thomas Bibienne serves as the Global Director of Battery Materials and Recycling within the Battery Market Solutions division at Hatch. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's initiatives in battery materials and recycling. His role involves overseeing projects related to the lithium-ion battery supply chain, focusing on sustainability and innovation in battery technology.
Previous Experience in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Prior to his current role, Thomas Bibienne worked at Nemaska Lithium as the Innovation Project Manager, where he led the Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Program from 2017 to 2020. He also served as a Visiting Scientist at Université de Montréal during the same period. His experience in these roles provided him with significant insights into battery recycling processes and technologies.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Materials Science
Thomas Bibienne has a robust educational background in chemistry and materials science. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemistry from Le Mans Université from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his studies at Université de Bordeaux, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry in 2008, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Materials Science from 2008 to 2010. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Energy at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières from 2011 to 2014.
Founding Pint of Science Canada
Thomas Bibienne founded Pint of Science Canada, a festival that connects scientists with the public by hosting research presentations in local pubs. He served as the Director from 2015 to 2018. This initiative aimed to enhance public engagement with science and promote communication between researchers and the community.
Expertise in Battery Materials and Synthesis
Thomas Bibienne possesses extensive expertise in the synthesis of precursor Cathode Active Materials (pCAM) and Cathode Active Materials (CAM). His knowledge spans from laboratory-scale synthesis to industrial-scale production, focusing on the entire lithium-ion battery value chain, including mining and recycling. He has a strong understanding of the technical aspects involved in materials synthesis and preparation.