Thomas Nann
Co-Founder & CEO at Allegro Energy
Professor Thomas Nann is a distinguished chemist and nanotechnology expert, currently serving as the Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He earned his Master of Science in Chemistry in 1994 and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1997, both from the Albert-Ludwig University Freiburg, Germany.
With over 25 years of experience in physical chemistry and research, Professor Nann's work primarily focuses on the development of nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage, as well as applications in nanomedicine. His research encompasses the creation of new types of batteries, supercapacitors, and solar fuel conversion systems, aiming to provide high-performing and cost-efficient energy storage solutions.
Career
- Now Co-Founder & CEO · Allegro Energy
- Earlier Head of School · University of Newcastle
- Until 2010 Alan MacDiarmid Professor of Chemistry · Victoria University of Wellington
Sources: energy-storage.news
Key moments
Jump straight to the part of Building Big Batteries and a Climate-Positive Future: Thomas Nann on Allegro’s Energy Solutions you want.
- 0:24 The Story Behind Allegro Energy
- 1:18 Why Long-Duration Batteries Are Key to a Renewable Future
- 3:19 The Transition from Academia to Entrepreneurship
- 5:08 Lithium-Ion Limitations and the Case for Flow Batteries
- 7:26 Partnership with Origin Energy and Its Importance
- 10:12 The Challenge of Matching Supply and Demand in Renewable Energy
- 12:35 Leveraging Newcastle’s Industrial Expertise for Cleantech Innovation
- 15:08 Global Opportunities for Australian Climate Tech
- 17:42 Australia’s Role as a Renewable Energy Leader
- 20:18 Expanding Allegro Energy’s Reach Beyond Australia
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