David Brown

David Brown, PhD, is the CEO and founder of BroadBit Batteries, a company focused on developing innovative battery technologies. He has an extensive background in research, engineering, and entrepreneurship, having founded multiple companies including Canatu, Teicos Pharma, and Particle Stream Technologies. Dr. Brown has raised and managed over $50 million in funding and holds more than 200 patents and applications, along with over 150 scientific publications and invited talks on topics such as battery technology and nanomaterials.123

He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Brown has also worked as an independent contractor for notable organizations, including NASA and Honda, specializing in aerosol-fluid dynamics and the design of nanomaterial synthesis reactors.124

BroadBit Batteries is known for its sodium-based battery technologies, which aim to enhance performance while reducing reliance on rare and toxic materials. The company is actively commercializing its innovations for applications in electric vehicles and grid energy storage.34