KULR Technology Group Inc (NYSE:KULR) said it has appointed Dr William Walker, Ph.D., as its new chief technology officer (CTO) with immediate effect.
Walker succeeds Dr Timothy Knowles, a co-founder of KULR, who will remain on the company's board as executive technical fellow.
"As we expand our offering toward a more vertically integrated energy management company, we are excited to have Dr Walker take on the mantle as CTO of KULR and help direct the future of our technology platform to deliver upon the promise of the electrification movement," said Michael Mo, co-founder and CEO of KULR in a statement.
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"Dr Walker's significant Li-ion battery and thermal management expertise is a great fit to lead KULR's test engineering division into its next phase of growth. And, we are thrilled to have Dr Knowles' continued guidance on the board in his new role," he added.
KULR said Walker will envision, design, and direct the next wave of energy management solutions to transform the electrification industry and help the company expand into new markets.
He will also spearhead the continued evolution of KULR's battery safety platform and the suite of battery testing services with the company's Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimeter (FTRC).
"Bringing the collective energy management solutions of KULR forward as CTO is a tremendous honor and I am committed to helping the company swiftly commercialize our solutions for cross industry utilization and beyond," Walker commented.
"Working alongside KULR's team of engineers and innovative designers is inspiring and I look forward to working with the leadership team to help further transform the industry and also in advancing KULR's mission of providing its customers with proven renewable energy solutions."
Prior to joining KULR, Walker was employed by NASA's Johnson Space Center where he co-invented their patented FTRC technology. While at NASA, he supported the design of lithium-ion batteries and their associated thermal management systems for human spaceflight applications.
He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Houston.
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