Ben Howard
Senior R&D Materials Scientist | Functional Materials Platform: Porous Materials, Advanced Membranes, and Selective Lithium Extractants | Electrochemical Separations | Scale-Up & Commercialization
- Role
- Synthetic Chemist at EnergyX
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Howard
PhD-trained chemist with 10+ years of experience leading the development and scale-up of advanced materials for energy, separations, and sustainable technologies. My work spans lithium extraction systems, membrane platforms for extreme environments, porous materials for carbon capture and gas storage, and high-performance polymers for electrochemical applications.I specialize in translating fundamental science into deployable solutions, guiding programs from early discovery through pilot and industrial implementation. Alongside deep technical expertise in synthesis, characterization, and formulation, I bring a strong track record of building and mentoring teams, managing cross-functional collaborations, and aligning R&D with strategic and commercial goals.I’m motivated by defining technical direction, developing people, and delivering technologies that address critical challenges in energy transition, decarbonization, and secure materials supply.
Experience
Synthetic Chemist
Dec 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Education
University of Canterbury
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry
2018 — 2021
University of Hull
Master's degree, Chemistry
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