Dr. Jerry Barker has over 25 years experience in electrochemical science and technology. Areas of expertise include: Energy Storage Technology, Lithium and Lithium-ion Batteries, Electro active Phosphate Materials, Semiconductor Electrodeposition, Photovoltaics and IP. He has published over 75 peer reviewed technical papers, been named inventor on more than 80 issued US patents, and is a current reviewer for 14 leading international journals. From 1992 – 2005 he was employed by Valence Technology Inc., where he was involved in Lithium and Lithium-ion Battery Research and Development. He was employed in at Valence in various R&D functions including Research Director and Chief Scientist.

Dr. Richard Middaugh has over 40 years experience in inorganic chemistry and electrochemistry. During his 26 years at Energizer Battery (formerly Eveready Battery), he progressed from scientist to Director of Technology, with work in the areas of aqueous alkaline zinc, lithium pyrite as well as exploration and development of other new battery chemistries. He managed the transition to mercury-free alkaline zinc manganese batteries, laid the groundwork for the recently introduced prismatic Zn-Air products, and led initiatives in quality system improvements and competency platform development. Prior to joining Energizer, he spent 13 years in teaching and researching inorganic and electrochemistry at the University of Kansas and Northeastern University. Richard has Ph.D in Chemistry from the University of Illinois and an A.B in Chemistry from Harvard University.

Dr. Hans-Walter Praas has a master's degree in physics and a Ph.D. in chemistry. He started his industrial carrier at Varta AG R&D Centre Germany, where he collected experience in lead acid and lithium ion battery technologies. As co-founder, CTO and business development manager, he expanded his experience into consumer Lithium Polymer production at IONITY AG. After a successful business development approach in nano-scale cathode materials, he started Texsys GmbH which distributed, developed and scaled up wearable technology products in health and sports businesses. He has also served as a senior consultant for a tier one mobilcom provider, advisory board member in energy storage orientated technical start-up companies (automotive, industrial, and consumer) and general advisor for a micro fuel business development.

Bruno is CTO at Sensitive Object. Prior to this, Bruno was VP Technology and Requirements at Siemens - BenQ Mobile. Bruno has also managed Siemens Mobile Product Operations, in 4 locations across 2 countries. He joined Siemens from Loewe Binatone where he initially led R& D and the successful development of DECT and cordless phones. Bruno started his career as a system test engineer and project manager for nuclear, aerospace and telecommunication certification industries. Bruno has his background in Electronics and Acoustics.
Bruno is also non executive director and board member of ReVolt Technology.