Thao N.

Thao N. is an experienced professional in the field of chemical engineering, currently serving as a Portfolio Program Associate at TDK Ventures since December 2022. Prior to this role, Thao N. worked as a Technical Project Manager at Clark Street Associates from March 2019 to December 2022, where responsibilities included defining project strategies and collaborating with clients’ C-suites and government stakeholders. Thao N. accumulated significant research experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with roles as a Senior Tech Analyst and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, focusing on nanomaterials in hydrogen fuel cells and securing multiple federal research grants. Previous internships at Toyota North America and Argonne National Laboratory contributed to the development of innovative methods and tools in materials research. Thao N. holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University.