Zachary Favors

Zachary Favors is a highly accomplished Chief Scientist at NexTech Batteries, overseeing a dedicated team focused on developing cutting-edge lithium battery technology. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering obtained from the University of California, Riverside in record time, Zachary has an impressive track record in the field. His expertise spans solid-state and hybrid electrolyte technologies, lithium anodes, active materials, separators, cell architecture, and charging algorithms. Prior to his current role, he made significant contributions as a Sr. Electrochemical Scientist at ZAF Energy Systems, specializing in advanced materials and electrolytes for nickel-zinc and zinc-air batteries. During his doctoral studies, Zachary filed for multiple international patents, authored numerous publications with high citations, and played a pivotal role in establishing Temiz Energy Technologies, a startup focusing on Li-ion batteries backed by Bereket Enerji.