W. Blake Hawley

W. Blake Hawley is a Battery Engineer at Voltaiq since June 2023, focusing on translating customer needs and collaborating with various teams for product commercialization. Previously, W. Blake served as R&D Manager and Test Engineer at SPARKZ Inc. from August 2021 to June 2023, leading research projects aimed at cobalt-free cathodes and addressing battery-related challenges. W. Blake's academic background includes a PhD in Energy Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where dissertation research involved the characterization of colloidal suspensions and electrochemical stability evaluation. Additional roles include President of Internal Operations at Blueprint Stats and multiple internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. W. Blake's education also includes a BSE in Chemical Engineering from The University of Alabama in Huntsville and a credential from the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science.