Kairi Kivistik
About Kairi Kivistik
Kairi Kivistik is a Process Engineer with extensive experience in battery technology, particularly in electrode coating processes. She has worked at Northvolt since 2018 and previously held positions at Skeleton Technologies, Visitret Displays OÜ, and Borealis Polymers OY.
Work at Northvolt
Kairi Kivistik has been employed at Northvolt as a Process Engineer since 2018. In this role, Kivistik has contributed to the development of advanced electrode coating processes for Lithium-ion batteries. Northvolt focuses on sustainable battery production, and Kivistik's expertise in battery technology supports the company's mission to create environmentally friendly energy solutions.
Previous Experience at Skeleton Technologies
Before joining Northvolt, Kairi Kivistik worked as a Project Engineer at Skeleton Technologies from 2015 to 2018. During this three-year tenure, Kivistik was involved in projects that advanced energy storage technology. The role required collaboration across teams in both Estonia and Germany, enhancing Kivistik's international project experience.
Education and Expertise
Kairi Kivistik holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Engineering, both in Electron and Polymer Materials Technology, from Tallinn University of Technology. Kivistik completed the BSc from 2005 to 2008 and the MSc from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, Kivistik studied Macromolecular Chemistry as an exchange student at Darmstadt University of Technology from 2009 to 2010. This educational background provides a strong foundation in materials science and engineering.
Background in Research and Development
Kairi Kivistik has a solid background in research and development, having worked as an R&D Chemist at Visitret Displays OÜ from 2012 to 2015 and at Krimelte OÜ from 2011 to 2012. These roles involved developing innovative materials and processes, contributing to Kivistik's extensive knowledge in chemistry and materials technology.
Early Career and Technical Experience
Kairi Kivistik began her career as a Technician at Borealis Polymers OY in 2008, where she worked for 11 months. This early experience in the polymer industry laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in research and development, further enhancing her technical skills in materials processing.