Dr. Todd Davidson is a multifaceted expert in energy systems, technology, finance, security, and policy. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy where he teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Davidson was the co-founder and CEO of nCarbon, Inc, a startup which developed advanced batteries for automotive applications. Before this, he worked as a Systems Engineer for Raytheon on several missile defense products. Dr. Davidson's contributions to the field of energy systems are evidenced by his publications in numerous national and international journals, as well as in national outlets such as Fortune, Bloomberg, and The Conversation. He also holds affiliated research positions with the Energy Institute and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, and is a Partner at IdeaSmiths, LLC consulting firm.