Electra
Nicholas Walker is a Senior Scientist at Electra since December 2023, focusing on testing activities in a multiday electrowinning lab to enhance throughput, data collection, and process control, while also developing workflows to support Quality and R&D projects. Previously, Nicholas served as a Senior Chemist at AquaHydrex, Inc., leading materials selection for water electrolyzer development. Earlier experience includes roles as an Analytical Chemist at Lightwave Logic, Inc., where contributions were made to electro-optic modulator design, and at Covance, where analytical techniques were employed to evaluate supplements and natural products. Additionally, Nicholas was an R&D Chemist at NuSil Technology, LLC, optimizing silicone adhesive formulations. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from California State University, Bakersfield.
Electra
Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.