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R&D collaborations with academia
On May 13, 2021, Saint Jean signed a sponsored research agreement with the University of Waterloo to further develop a composite electrolyte for solid electrolyte batteries. It is expected that the outcome of this research will further enhance Saint Jean's intellectual property portfolio focusing on state-of-the-art battery formulations. This initiative is complementary to its recent acquisition of Solid Ultrabattery.
Dr. Zhongwei Chen, Canada research chair in advanced materials for clean energy and a professor from University of Waterloo, stated: "Solid electrolyte battery designs are an emerging technology that should be researched as an alternative to the current mainstream formulations of lithium-ion batteries. This agreement with the university advances the technology readiness level of solid electrolyte batteries with potential for mass industry disruption."
V-Bond Lee, chief commercialization officer of Saint Jean, stated: "The acquisition of Solid Ultrabattery, combined with the collaborative research initiated with the University of Waterloo, will enable Saint Jean to move rapidly to pursue higher-energy-density and lower-cost state-of-the-art rechargeable energy storage systems. As more energy density is achieved, this will open up opportunities in various new industries."
V-Bond Lee
Chief Technology Officer
V-Bond is a Professional Engineer with 30+ years of leading edge product development and engineering management. He has successfully developed and commercialized new ground breaking methods and technologies for various companies; including BionX International (VP of Engineering & CTO), Sumitomo Precision Products (Director of Engineering), United Technologies Aerospace Systems (Project Head of Business Aircraft), General Electric (Director of Engineering), and Magna International (Engineering Manager). V-Bond is currently AMP President and Founder.
V-Bond’s portfolio of product launches include processes and components in Aerospace structures and actuation, automotive electrical systems, Infrastructure components including power plants, drinking/waste water systems and light electric vehicle traction drives. Over the years, V-Bond has patented several applications in both the automotive and aerospace fields.
He is currently an active Board Member at the Ryerson Institute of Aerospace Design and Innovation, as well as a producing member of the SAE A5 Landing Gear Committee.
Zhongwei (Wei) Chen
Director
Zhongwei (Wei) Chen, PhD, has been a professor in the department of Chemical Engineering at University of Waterloo for over 12 years. His Applied Nanomaterials & Clean Energy lab has pioneered solid electrolyte battery technology for Saint Jean Carbon Inc.. He is recognized as the world leader in battery and fuel cell technology. He is author of over 380 scientific papers and holder of 30+ U.S./international patents/provisional patents.