Mahtab Fox
Aeronautical Fuel Cell Tech Lead @ NASA Glenn Research Center
- Role
- Chemical Engineer Iii at HX5, LLC
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mahtab Fox
Innovative R&D scientist with PhD in Chemical Engineering and expertise in low-carbon technologies,particularly green hydrogen production and utilization. DOE SBIR award winner for developing green hydrogen production from impure water electrolysis. Currently serving as aeronautic fuel cell technical lead at NASA Glenn Research Center.Expertise in-Designing and optimization of electrochemical devices (electrolyzers and fuel cells)-Market analysis and commercialization of a product from technology concept to introducing a successful pilot project-Strategic research planning & possible innovation identification-Providing consulting services within the renewable energy sector, with expertise in technical feasibility and profitability assessment, and market oversight through research and interviews with key industry stakeholders.Technical skills in-Electrochemical performance testing (cyclic voltammetry,EIS, chronoamperometry, etc)-Membrane electrode design/assembly-Electrocatalyst development and characterization -Ion exchange membranes characterization and degradation mechanisms for electrolyzers and fuel cells-Designing and building laboratory setups and reactors-Semiconductor material synthesis and characterization-Characterization of material by XRD, BET surface area, FTIR, SEM, EDS, TEM, GC/MS, UV-Vis, Raman, and DLS-Experimental design and statistical analysis of data by Minitab-Interpretation of data for process optimization-Scaling-up processes-Safety design for Hazardous operation (high pressure and temperature, highly corrosive environment, toxic material, explosive material)-Separation processes (extraction, distillation, drying, etc)-Matlab
Experience
Chemical Engineer Iii
Oct 2024 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
HX5 Contractor @ NASA Glenn Engineering and Research Support Aeronautic Fuel Cell Tech Lead:Collaborate on-site at NASA Glenn Research Center to advance decarbonization efforts for short- and medium-range aircraft (100-300 passengers) operating between and km as part of the Commercially Viable Hydrogen Aircraft initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Supported design and performance validation of a modular regenerative fuel cell (RFC) system powering long-duration lunar and Martian missions; advancing NASA’s next-generation surface-power technology.
Education
Ohio University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering
2016 — 2020
University of Tehran
Master’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
2011 — 2014
Razi University
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering (petrochemical, gas, and refining industries)
2007 — 2011
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