J. Simon Xue
J. Simon Xue
Independent Director, Chair of Compensation Committee
J. Simon Xue has served as our director since February 1, 2016. Dr. Xue has approximately 40 years of experience in nuclear chemistry, solid state chemistry, superconductivity, and materials for lithium-ion batteries. His research career witnessed his 21-year dedication to the research and development of lithium-ion battery. Dr. Xue is currently the Senior Director of the National Institute for Low-&-Clean Energy in China, a member of the National “Thousand Talent” Plan, and a member of the Expert Committee for “Chinese Industrial Association of Power Sources.” Prior to that, Dr. Xue had served as a director of Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., from 2011 to 2022. From 2010 to 2011, he served as the chief executive officer of Yintong Energy Co., Ltd., a Canon Investment Holdings Ltd subsidiary. Besides, Dr. Xue has also held positions at Ultralife, Duracell, B&K Electronics Co., Ltd., Valence Energy-Tech (Suzhou) Co., A123 Systems Inc. and International Battery Inc. He enjoys an extensive reputation in the entire lithium-ion battery in China. In addition, he has authored or co-authored over 50 scientific articles, 12 patents relevant to battery chemistry and materials and participated, presented, and hosted more than 30 battery or material related international conferences. Dr. Xue completed his Ph.D. program in Solid State Chemistry at McMaster University in 1992.