Yiseop Ahn is a seasoned expert in battery technology and manufacturing engineering, currently serving as Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Northvolt, focusing on innovative lithium-ion battery production. Prior experience includes the role of CTO at LeydenJar Technologies B.V., where significant advancements were made in next-generation anodes, achieving a six-fold increase in cycle life. Previous positions at IMERYS Graphite & Carbon, Samsung SDI, and A123 Systems highlighted expertise in graphite product development, cell chemistry design, and electrode engineering. Yiseop Ahn's academic background includes a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Bradford and advanced degrees in Inorganic Chemistry and Metallurgical Engineering from Chonnam National University.