Lawrence Renna

Lawrence Renna is a highly experienced scientist with a strong focus on research and development in chemistry and materials science. Currently serving as a Co-Investigator at The Geneva Foundation since November 2024, Lawrence is involved in projects at the Autonomous Reanimation and Evacuation (AREVA) Research Institute and Innovation Center. Prior roles include Senior Scientist at Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc., where Lawrence led R&D efforts and served as Principal Investigator for multiple programs. Lawrence also held senior positions at Fisker Inc., focusing on battery research, and conducted postdoctoral research at UC Irvine, developing novel polymeric materials for photo-desalination devices. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University.