Mike Tucker
About Mike Tucker
Mike Tucker is a Staff Scientist and Principal Investigator at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, with extensive experience in electrochemical technologies and a background in Chemical Engineering.
Current Positions
Mike Tucker is currently engaged in multiple professional roles across different organizations. He holds the position of Technical Advisor at hiLyte Power since 2017. Concurrently, he works as a Staff Scientist and Principal Investigator at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a role he has been in since 2004. Additionally, he is a Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he started in 1996.
Previous Roles
Mike Tucker has held key positions in various organizations prior to his current engagements. He was a member of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Board at Ystrategies Corp. from 2016 to 2018. Tucker also served as CTO and Co-Founder of Point Source Power from 2010 to 2013 in Alameda, CA. His postdoctoral work took place at Uppsala University from 2002 to 2003, and he was a Graduate Student at UC Berkeley from 1997 to 2001.
Educational Background
Mike Tucker holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed between 1997 and 2001. He also possesses a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from Brown University, earned between 1993 and 1997.
Research and Patents
Mike Tucker has led significant research initiatives across various fields. His current work focuses on advanced diagnostics and post-mortem analysis to enhance device performance, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability. His areas of research include SOFC fuel cells, SOEC electrolysis cells, and Solid-State Li Batteries. Additionally, he has authored numerous patents in electrochemical devices and technologies.
Industry Involvement and Innovations
Mike Tucker co-founded a startup company concentrating on commercializing electrochemical technologies. His work often involves collaboration with industrial partners to ensure practical application and market fit of technological innovations. He has been instrumental in leading Customer Discovery efforts aimed at aligning technology with market requirements.