Patricia McNeill

Patricia McNeill is the Chief Executive Officer of Westwood Aerogel, a position she has held since June 2023. Her work at Westwood Aerogel includes the development of innovative silica window technology, which has led to a provisional patent for a product described as "Low Density, Optically Transparent, Thermally Insulating Nanoporous Ambigels" .12

Educational Background

McNeill earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she also completed her Bachelor's degree in the same field. During her doctoral studies, she focused on various aspects of materials science, including ion transport in batteries and the synthesis of advanced materials .12

Professional Experience

• Westwood Aerogel: CEO since June 2023.
• Graduate Student Researcher: UCLA, where she conducted significant research on materials for energy applications from June 2017 to June 2023.
• Personal Assistant: Cordova Consulting, providing support for community activities for individuals with autism from June 2013 to June 2023 .1

Research Contributions

McNeill's research has involved developing novel materials aimed at enhancing ionic conductivity and optimizing characteristics for solid-state batteries. She has presented her findings to various stakeholders, including representatives from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy .1

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