Katie Winn

Katie Winn's work experience includes a role as an Engineering Manager at Lilac Solutions, Inc. starting in June 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Process Engineer at the same company from December 2021 to June 2022. At Lilac Solutions, they were responsible for developing mass balances, preparing PFDs and P&IDs, and designing equipment for South American DLE projects. Katie also worked closely with the Operations Team to commission pilot scale equipment.

Before joining Lilac Solutions, Katie worked at Veolia Water Technologies. Katie held the position of Research and Development Engineer III from October 2018 to December 2021. In this role, they designed R&D bench and pilot scale programs for the recovery of high purity lithium products. Katie also focused on developing unique processes to improve the final lithium products through selective crystallization methods and pretreatment operations. Katie was awarded a process patent titled "Process for Reducing fouling in evaporators in lithium hydroxide recovery" in 2021.

Prior to their role as Research and Development Engineer III, Katie worked as a Research and Development Engineer II at Veolia Water Technologies from August 2014 to October 2018. In this position, they designed bench and pilot scale test programs for clients in markets such as fertilizer, soda ash, and lithium. Katie also provided training for operators and engineers in the R&D group.

Katie's experience at Veolia Water Technologies also includes a role as a Field Service Startup Engineer from January 2013 to August 2014, where they were involved in the startup and commissioning of an Ammonium Sulfate Production Plant in Brazil. Katie provided training for plant operators and engineers and collected essential data to ensure the plant met its performance guarantees.

Katie began their career with three internships at Duke Energy Corporation from 2008 to 2009. As a Chemical Engineering Intern, Katie worked closely with Professional Engineers to establish a Process Safety Management program for the Gibson Power Plant. Katie prepared documents related to process safety management and provided training to the operations staff.

Overall, Katie Winn has gained extensive experience in engineering and process development, particularly in the fields of lithium recovery and water treatment.

Katie Winn attended the University of Louisville from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Katie then pursued further education at the University of Louisville - J.B. Speed School of Engineering, specifically in the Bioengineering Department, from 2010 to 2011. During this time, they earned a Master of Engineering degree with a specialization in Chemical Engineering.