Kevin C. White

Kevin C. White received his Ph.D. in Electrochemistry from the University of Wyoming in 2000. Dr. White's core discipline is chemistry with emphasis on electrochemistry and its application to battery systems. He has extensive experience in electrochemical energy conversion, chemical/material interactions and diffusion and migration based mass transport in liquids and solids.

Dr. White's specialties include battery science and interfacial chemistry / electrochemistry. He addresses challenges related to battery technology, including: battery-device relationships, cell design, manufacturing and evaluation, performance degradation, cell safety, accelerated lifetime testing, failure analysis, due diligence technology evaluation, and litigation support. His skills are applied to a range of cell chemistries including: lithium-ion, lithium primary, lead acid, nickel-metal hydride, nickel cadmium, and alkaline primary.

Dr. White has extensive experience consulting across multiple industries utilizing small and large format batteries including the consumer electronics, electrified clothing, medical device, industrial equipment, power tool, automotive, aerospace, and energy storage industries. He has developed particular experience with complex large format battery failure analysis and battery related safety recalls through direct involvement with several high profile incidents.

Dr. White is a former NASA Fellow and former Chairman of the New England Section of the Electrochemical Society.

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