M.D. Opu

Md Opu is a seasoned battery and fuel cell development expert with extensive experience in various roles, including Staff Battery Cell Engineer at Wisk since November 2021 and Director of Cell & Electrode Development at DMFC Corporation from October 2018 to October 2021. Opu's expertise encompasses electrode design, formulation, and scaling, driving advancements in direct methanol fuel cell technology. Previous roles include Senior Battery Cell Development Engineer at Primus Power and Cell & Electrode Development Engineer at Oorja Fuel Cells, where contributions to battery performance optimization and high power density fuel cell modules were made. Opu also has a solid foundation in research, having held positions at Purdue University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, contributing to the development of high-temperature proton exchange fuel cells and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Opu holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.