Yu Kambe

Yu Kambe has a diverse work experience spanning from 2009 to 2019. In 2009, Yu worked as a Research Intern at Envia Systems, where they optimized electrode compositions and fabrication processes. They also characterized materials using various techniques. From 2010 to 2013, Yu held multiple roles at Cornell University, including as an Archer Group Researcher and as a Van Dover Group Research Assistant. In these roles, they synthesized materials for battery design, established cycling protocols, and used characterization techniques.

Yu also served as the President and Corporate Relations Officer of the Cornell Chapter of the Materials Research Society from 2010 to 2013. They organized information sessions and seminars for undergraduate students and collaborated with affiliated companies.

In 2013, Yu joined C3Nano Inc. as a Lead Project Engineer, where they led projects and managed engineering tasks. From 2014 to 2016, they worked as an Associate at the Chicago Innovation Exchange, performing due diligence on seed-stage companies and engaging in the Chicago Innovation community.

Yu's work experience at the University of Chicago started in 2014, where they conducted PhD research as a member of the Nealey Research Group. They also worked as a Founder/Senior Fellow in the Innovation and Commercialization Fellowship Program at the Institute for Molecular Engineering from 2015 to 2019. In this role, Yu secured funding and launched a fellowship program to educate researchers on the commercialization process. They also conducted diligence on pre-IP technology and developed commercially viable entities.

Since 2019, Yu has been working as the CEO and Co-founder of NanoPattern Technologies, Inc.

Yu Kambe completed their education as follows:

- From 2014 to 2019, Yu Kambe attended the University of Chicago, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Molecular Engineering.

- From 2009 to 2013, Yu Kambe studied at Cornell University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

- Before attending college, Yu Kambe attended Menlo-Atherton High School. However, the specific start and end years and any degrees or fields of study during this time period are not provided.

- Similarly, Yu Kambe also participated in NGenE at UIC, but no specific start or end years, degree, or field of study information is given.