Abdul-Rahman Raji

About Abdul-Rahman Raji

I build and scale advanced energy tech—turning hard data into decisions that reduce risk. For over a decade, I have led cross-functional programs across advanced materials, batteries, energy storage, and industrial operations—partnering with OEMs, suppliers, national labs, government agencies, and sponsors to take ideas from R&D through pilot to manufacturable products that are safer, more reliable, and scalable. I create clarity in complex, high-stakes environments and focus technical rigor on business outcomes: cost, risk, throughput, customer confidence, and time-to-market.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Zeta Energy Corp.

   May 2019 — Present · US

   I lead R&D and technical programs end-to-end: standing up new facilities and joint development programs, leading multidisciplinary teams (R&D, product development, process engineering, scale-up), and building the quality and continuous improvement systems that keep them running. I act as an internal consultant to senior leadership—framing problems, structuring analysis, aligning stakeholders, and presenting options and recommendations that tie technical decisions to business outcomes.Core themes:Strategy & programs – designing and leading cross-functional initiatives that align technology roadmaps with business goals.Energy storage & electrification – deep experience with lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal batteries, energy storage systems, and advanced materials in demanding applications such as EVs and defense.Continuous improvement & quality – FMEA, QMS, RCA, DMAIC, and digitalized processes to reduce risk and variability.Data → story → action – turning complex technical and process data into clear narratives that drive decisions.

Education

• University of Cambridge

  Postdoctorate, Engineering

  2015 — 2018

• Rice University

  MS, Chemistry

  2010 — 2013

• Rice University

  PhD, Chemistry

  2010 — 2015

• Morgan State University

  B.S., Chemistry

  2006 — 2010