Barbara Hughes

Barbara Hughes has a diverse work experience in the field of energy storage. Barbara started their career at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in 2013 as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. In this role, they synthesized electroactive organic polymers and covalent organic frameworks for energy storage applications. Barbara also conducted spectroscopic and spectroelectrochemical analysis to study charge transfer processes. Barbara processed these polymers into films and functional electrodes for spectroscopy and battery test cells. Barbara optimized organic radical electrode architectures for maximum cycling stability and reproducibility, and developed collaborations with university groups. Additionally, they wrote successful scientific proposals for research funding and mentored undergraduate interns.

In 2016, Barbara transitioned to Forge Nano, Inc. where they held multiple roles. Barbara started as a Senior Research Scientist and worked on research and development projects related to energy storage. In 2019, they were promoted to the position of Director of Energy Storage, demonstrating their expertise in the field. Currently, Barbara is serving as the VP of Energy Storage at Forge Nano, Inc., further showcasing their progression and leadership in the industry.

Barbara Hughes obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder. Barbara attended the university from 2009 to 2013, successfully completing their doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry.