Lenson Pellouchoud

Lenson Pellouchoud is a materials scientist and engineer who completed his graduate studies at Stanford University. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford.23 During his time at Stanford, Pellouchoud was part of the Materials Computation and Theory Group, where he worked on research related to computational materials science.26

Academic Background

Pellouchoud's educational journey began with a B.S. in Materials Science from Brown University in 2008.2 His research interests at Stanford focused on computational issues in materials science, particularly in areas related to electric field response in molecules and materials.5

Research and Achievements

During his time at Stanford, Pellouchoud was awarded a NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship, recognizing his potential contributions to the field.6 His doctoral research, completed under the primary advisorship of Professor Evan J. Reed, explored electric field response in molecules and materials.5

Professional Career

After completing his Ph.D., Pellouchoud's career took an entrepreneurial turn:

1. He co-founded Aionics, Inc., a company focused on accelerating materials design for decarbonization applications.1
2. At Aionics, Pellouchoud served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).4
3. However, as of March 1, 2024, Pellouchoud announced his resignation from the position of CTO at Aionics.4

Pellouchoud's work at Aionics involved leveraging artificial intelligence and quantum mechanical simulation to discover and commercialize new materials for the clean energy economy.1

Current Status

As of the most recent information available, Lenson Pellouchoud has stepped down from his role at Aionics and may be pursuing new opportunities in the field of materials science and engineering.4