Valerie "Chris" Sacha
About Valerie "Chris" Sacha
Valerie 'Chris' Sacha is a Materials Engineer with extensive experience in various research and engineering roles across multiple countries. She has worked at notable institutions such as MIT and Form Energy, and holds degrees from the University of Oxford and MIT in Materials Science and Engineering.
Current Role at Form Energy
Valerie 'Chris' Sacha is currently employed as a Materials Engineer at Form Energy, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development and optimization of materials for energy storage solutions. Her expertise in materials science plays a crucial role in advancing the company's mission to create sustainable energy systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Research
Prior to her current position, Chris held various roles in engineering and research. She worked as a Materials Engineering Designer at Radia, Inc. in 2018 for two months. She also served as a Graduate Researcher at Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN in 2020 for two months. Additionally, she was a Laboratory Mentor at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2018 to 2019 for ten months.
Educational Background in Materials Science
Chris studied Materials Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2015 to 2019. She also participated in a Study Abroad Program at the University of Oxford in 2018, focusing on Materials Science for eleven months. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in materials engineering principles.
International Work Experience
Chris has gained international work experience in various countries. In 2019, she worked as a Workshop Instructor at CETENE in Brazil for one month. She also served as an Exploration and Production Analyst at Repsol in Spain for five months. Additionally, she worked as an Engineering Researcher at Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile for two months in 2017.
Advisory Role and Early Career
In 2016, Chris worked as a Program Advisor for the United States Presidential Scholars Foundation for one month. This role marked an early step in her career, showcasing her ability to engage in educational and advisory capacities within prestigious organizations.