Michael Litchfield

Michael Litchfield is a seasoned engineer with a strong background in instrumentation and controls, currently serving as the Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems since October 2023. Previously, Michael held the position of Senior Engineering Lead for Climate Research at Harvard University's Anderson / Keith / Keutsch Group Climate Research Lab, where leadership of a team focused on advanced atmospheric chemistry instruments was essential. As Chief Engineer and co-founder at Evolv Technology, Michael contributed to the company’s notable NASDAQ SPAC valuation in July 2021. Additionally, a career marked by significant roles including Chief Engineer at Reveal Imaging, Director of Engineering at Terason, and Principal Electrical Engineer at Vivid Technologies showcases expertise in the development of advanced imaging systems and technologies. Michael's educational background includes a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.