Summary
Celina Mikolajczak is one of the most influential figures in battery technology and sustainable energy innovation, and she will be sharing her experise at the Energy Solutions Forum. With over two decades of experience shaping the lithium-ion battery industry, Celina brings a wealth of knowledge from her leadership roles at Tesla, Uber, Panasonic Energy, QuantumScape, and most recently, Lyten, where she served as Chief Battery Technology Officer. Her career began at Exponent, where she specialized in battery safety and failure analysis, and evolved into leading cell quality and materials engineering at Tesla during the launch of groundbreaking products like the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Powerwall, and Powerpack.
Celina’s academic journey is equally impressive. A graduate of Caltech and Princeton, she not only earned degrees in engineering and applied sciences but also contributed to astronomy by discovering several asteroids and identifying supernova SN 1989N. Her technical expertise is matched by her commitment to safety and standards—she coauthored the seminal text Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment and actively contributes to UL and NFPA safety codes for battery systems.
Energy Solutions Forum Talk | The Future of Energy Storage
Join us as Celina shares her insights on the future of energy storage, the promise of lithium–sulfur batteries, and the challenges of scaling sustainable technologies. Whether you're an engineer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the electrified future, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a true pioneer whose work continues to shape the way we power our world.