Valeria De Velasco
About Valeria De Velasco
Valeria De Velasco is a Cell Design Engineer with extensive experience in battery component design and production supervision, currently working at Northvolt in Sweden. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Catalysis and Engineering from Imperial College London.
Work at Northvolt
Valeria De Velasco has been employed at Northvolt as a Cell Design Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the design of high-performance batteries tailored for the automotive industry. Northvolt is known for its commitment to sustainable battery production and aims to support the transition to renewable energy through innovative battery solutions.
Education and Expertise
Valeria De Velasco holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at Imperial College London, obtaining a Master of Research (MRes) in Catalysis and Engineering in 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in battery design and production.
Background
Valeria De Velasco's educational journey began at the German School in Mexico City, where she studied for 15 years until 2011. Following her undergraduate studies, she gained practical experience as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at UCSB's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from 2013 to 2014. She later worked as a Postgraduate Researcher at Imperial College London from 2018 to 2019 and as a Researcher PhD Student at Université de Tours from 2019 to 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Northvolt, Valeria De Velasco worked as an Associate Research Scientist at ZPower from 2015 to 2018. In this position, she contributed to research in battery technology. Her experience spans various roles in research and development, enhancing her expertise in battery components and systems.
Involvement in Battery Design
Valeria De Velasco has dedicated her career to the design, production supervision, and evaluation of battery components since 2015. Her current role at Northvolt emphasizes her involvement in developing high-performance batteries, particularly for the automotive sector, showcasing her commitment to advancing battery technology.