James Kenney

James Kenney has a diverse work experience in the engineering field. James currently holds the position of Vice President of Engineering at Aqua Metals, Inc. where they are responsible for the technical development of the company's lithium-ion battery recycling technology. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Director of Engineering at the same company, leading the development and commercialization of the technology.

Before joining Aqua Metals, James worked as a Chemical Engineering Manager at Aqua Metals, Inc., where they developed a hydrometallurgical recycling process for lithium-ion batteries. James conducted literature surveys, bench testing, and process modeling to support the development of the technology.

James also has experience at Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc., where they served as the Site Installation and Integration Manager. James successfully managed large-scale fuel cell installation projects in Korea, totaling over $120 million and meeting all client needs.

Earlier in their career, James worked as a Fuel Processing Engineer at ClearEdge Power and as an R&D Engineer at Alstom Power, where they contributed to the development of clean-combustion technologies. At Alstom Power, they performed various engineering, research, and development tasks to support the company's objectives. Overall, James Kenney has a strong background in engineering and has demonstrated expertise in technical development, project management, and process optimization.

James Kenney attended Carnegie Mellon University from 2004 to 2008, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering and Public Policy. James then pursued further education at the same institution from 2008 to 2009, obtaining a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering.