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Michael Verde is a highly experienced battery research scientist with a strong background in developing and optimizing various battery technologies. Currently serving as the Principal Battery Research Scientist at C&D Trojan since January 2022, Michael leads R&D activities and manages advanced materials analysis and testing procedures. Prior roles include Battery Research Scientist at Trojan Battery Company, where responsibilities encompassed establishing project protocols and optimizing lead-acid batteries, and Research Scientist/Engineer at ZPower, focused on developing Ag-Zn batteries. Academic contributions include a postdoctoral position at the University of California, San Diego, where Michael worked on high energy density Li-ion batteries, and a doctoral research role emphasizing the synthesis and characterization of battery materials. Education includes a Ph.D. in NanoEngineering from UC San Diego and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of New England.