Niall Donnelly

Niall Donnelly has had a diverse work experience in the field of research and development. Niall began their career as a Post Doctoral Researcher at Penn State University in 2004, where they conducted research on advanced electronic ceramics, thick film conductors, and ionic materials. During their time there, they also had strong interactions with industry and was invited to speak at international conferences.

In 2010, Niall joined an energy storage startup as a Senior Scientist. Niall played a key role in building the company, conducting research and development on supercapacitor technology that incorporated novel polymer-ceramic composites. Niall also established a fully equipped polymer/ceramic research lab.

Most recently, Niall joined QuantumScape in 2012. Niall initially worked as a Director, and in April 2022, they were promoted to the role of VP, R & D. Further details about their responsibilities in this role are not provided.

Overall, Niall's work experience highlights their expertise in the field of research and development, particularly in relation to electronic ceramics, energy storage, and polymer-ceramic composites.

Niall Donnelly completed their Master's degree at Queen's University Belfast from 1996 to 2000, majoring in Physics & Materials Science. Subsequently, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field at the same university from 2000 to 2004.