Thomas holds a PhD in Energy and Materials Science, and started working in the Li-ion industry eight years ago. He is the Global Director of Battery Materials and Recycling at Battery Market Solutions at Hatch. He conducted several studies as Process lead for refining virgin material (i.e. from mining) and recycling materials from used Li-ion batteries. He also led multiple technical studies on battery recycling companies and scouted the battery recycling landscape from technical and market standpoint. He was also involved in various projects with reputable clients from the pCAM/CAM industry, as well as AutoOEM. Thomas participated to several Advisory studies for clients in the Li-ion battery value chain, from the due diligence on CAM manufacturers to strategic battery grade materials/battery recycling projects for newcomers to the industry. Thomas’ experience combined a strong technical understanding of the processes used in the Li-ion value chain, especially for production of refined battery-grade salts, pCAM, CAM and battery recycling – coupled with a deep understanding of the Li-ion battery market to provide highly valuable insights for Hatch as Technical Subject Matter Expert.