Dragonfly Energy Holdings appointed battery technology and artificial intelligence specialist Dr. Lukas Lutz to its board of directors, strengthening the company’s focus on data analytics, battery simulation and international market expertise.
The company announced the appointment on June 23. Lutz brings experience in battery science and artificial intelligence applications for engineering and is a co-founder of Sphere Energy, a Germany-based technology company that develops AI systems for industrial applications.
Sphere Energy, founded by Lutz alongside Luca Scherrer and Dr. Daniel Alves Dalla Corte, has developed an AI operating system designed to scale artificial intelligence applications within large organizations.
Its technology uses transformer-based models to automate engineering tasks, including generating computer-aided design parts from requirements, optimizing crash scenarios and simulating battery aging and performance.
Lutz earned a doctorate in physical chemistry from Université Paris-Sorbonne, co-chaired by the University of Oxford. He also holds a master’s degree in physical chemistry from ETH Zürich and conducted semiconductor materials research at the University of California, Berkeley.
He has served in several industry roles, including the advisory committee for The Battery Show Europe and the technology advisory board of a German premium power-tool manufacturer.
“Dragonfly Energy is uniquely positioned in its ability to access and leverage extensive real-world battery data,” Dr. Lukas Lutz said. “The combination of that data, proprietary battery management systems, and deployed systems in the field creates a strong foundation for applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve performance, accelerate development, and better understand battery behavior over time.”
Lutz said he looks forward to supporting the company as it advances those capabilities.
Dr. Denis Phares, chief executive officer of Dragonfly Energy, said Lutz’s background aligns with the company’s efforts to advance battery technology through integrated system design and manufacturing.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lutz to our Board of Directors,” Phares said. “His experience at the intersection of battery science and advanced data modeling aligns well with our focus on advancing battery technology through integrated system design and manufacturing innovation.”
Phares said Dragonfly Energy’s ability to connect field performance data with in-house testing and cell development, including its dry electrode manufacturing platform, remains a key element of the company’s long-term strategy.
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