James Custer

James Custer, PhD, is currently the Chief Of Staff at 8 Rivers Capital, a climate technology company. Prior to this role, James held various positions including Principal at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Intern at 8 Rivers Capital, and Consultant/Analyst at Third Floor Materials, Inc. James has a strong background in materials science and has conducted research in fields such as organic solar cells and graphene lubricants. James is also experienced in business development, professional development initiatives, and tutoring. Their educational background includes a PhD in Materials Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.