Matthew Howard
About Matthew Howard
Matthew Howard is a Category Manager for Anode Active Materials at Northvolt, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and has extensive experience in battery engineering and materials science.
Current Role at Northvolt
Matthew Howard currently serves as the Category Manager for Anode Active Materials at Northvolt. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. In this role, he is responsible for managing the supply chain and development of anode materials, contributing to Northvolt's mission of producing sustainable batteries.
Previous Experience at Northvolt
Before his current role, Matthew worked at Northvolt as a Cell Design Engineer for 11 months in 2021. His responsibilities included designing and optimizing battery cells, which are crucial for enhancing battery performance and efficiency.
Experience at British American Tobacco
Matthew has a significant background with British American Tobacco (BAT), where he worked in various engineering roles from 2018 to 2021. He led the establishment of BAT's battery test and safety lab and the China HUB lab. He also implemented a battery strategy that improved energy density by approximately 20% and enhanced cell design for safety and performance.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Matthew studied Chemistry at the University of Birmingham, where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from the University of Central Lancashire from 2009 to 2011. His academic achievements include winning awards for the highest graduating chemist and best final year project.
Research and Publications
Matthew has authored six peer-reviewed journals, which have been cited 83 times, indicating his contributions to the field of chemistry and materials science. He has also secured funding from the UK government for projects related to electronic hardware components and holds two patents for novel materials and vapor technology.