Elise Strobach

Elise Strobach has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Elise is the CEO & Founder of AeroShield Materials, a company focused on manufacturing super-insulating aerogel sheets for energy-efficient windows. In this role, they have developed a product that integrates into the existing double-pane manufacturing process, resulting in windows that are 50% more insulating.

Prior to AeroShield Materials, Elise worked as an Entrepreneurial Research Fellow at Activate, where they collaborated with funders and research institutions to support fellows working on sustainable infrastructure inventions. These fellows' startups have achieved significant milestones and attracted investment from top investors and corporations.

Before their entrepreneurial endeavors, Elise served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they engaged in research activities from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, they gained experience as a Global Energy & Sustainability Intern at Johnson Controls and as a Quality Engineering Intern at KMC.

Elise's professional journey began with a Computer Engineering Internship at Osceola School District, where they worked from 2006 to 2010. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in energy efficiency, sustainability, research, and engineering.

Elise Strobach completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in the years 2010 to 2014. Elise then pursued further education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they obtained their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2014 to 2017. Elise continued their studies at MIT and completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2017 to 2020.