Jesse Kelly

Jesse Kelly is currently working as a research scientist and Principal Investigator at Luna Labs USA where they have diverse knowledge of polymers, nanomaterials, materials science, and electrochemistry. Jesse is an effective group leader with excellent communication and demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments, processes, and technologies. Prior to this, Jesse worked as a research scientist and Principal Investigator in the Materials Systems Group within Luna's Technology Development Division. Jesse was responsible for securing and managing SBIR/STTR research programs and other contract research funding to develop and commercialize polymer and materials related technologies. Before joining Luna, Jesse pursued their Doctor of Philosophy at Clemson University, where they studied the use of thermally responsive polymer electrolytes to control electrochemical properties in energy storage devices such as Li-ion batteries. Jesse also investigated the use of roll-to-roll vertically aligned carbon nanotube modified aluminum current collectors for processable, high power LiFePO4 electrodes in Li-ion batteries. Jesse's professional journey also includes working as a Thermal Systems Performance Engineer and participating in the Siemens Engineering Development Program at Siemens Energy.

Jesse Kelly obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2008. From 2010 to 2014, Kelly pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Clemson University where they focused on studying Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.