Bryan Yonemoto
About Bryan Yonemoto
Bryan Yonemoto serves as the Director of the Electrode Material Department at Microvast, Inc., where he manages research and development projects focused on battery electrode materials. He has a strong academic background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in both research and industry roles.
Current Role at Microvast
Bryan Yonemoto currently serves as the Director of the Electrode Material Department at Microvast, Inc., a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he manages research and development projects that focus on battery electrode materials, specifically anode and cathode materials. His leadership in this department is pivotal for advancing the company's initiatives in electrochemical energy storage.
Previous Experience at Microvast
Prior to his current role, Bryan Yonemoto worked at Microvast, Inc. as a Senior Scientist and Cathode Materials Development Project Leader from 2016 to 2018. During this time, he contributed to the development of cathode materials, enhancing the company's capabilities in battery technology.
Education and Academic Background
Bryan Yonemoto holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University, completing his studies there from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in electrochemical energy storage.
Research and Development Experience
Bryan Yonemoto has extensive research experience in various academic and industrial settings. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant and NSF Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Delaware from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Post-Doc at Argonne National Laboratory from 2015 to 2016, focusing on advanced materials for energy applications. His research roles have contributed significantly to his expertise in battery technology.
Internships and Early Career
Bryan Yonemoto began his career with internships and research positions that laid the groundwork for his future roles. He worked as an Engineering Intern at DuPont for two months in 2009 and as a Research Lab Assistant at Tulane University from 2008 to 2010. He also gained early research experience as an Undergrad Researcher at the University of New Mexico in 2008.