Lu Wang
Cell Development Director
Oslo
Summary
Cross-disciplinary battery & BESS product leader with 15 years in battery R&D and 4 years in commercial/project management. As PM, led PV-ESS solution development and built the DC-side supply chain end-to-end (cells→modules/integrators), driving partner onboarding and technical/quality/cost control to deliver storage cabinets on time and at scale with engineering rigor and data-driven execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cell Development Director
Moonwatt B.V.
11.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop PV-BESS solutions for utility-scale applications; served as Project Manager interfacing with partners and internal teams, driving storage cabinets from R&D to field deployment.
- Built the DC-side supply chain end-to-end (cells and integrators); owned partner sourcing, evaluation, and qualification to establish a resilient supply base.
- Owned the full project lifecycle—from supply chain build-out and site execution to operations—ensuring on-time delivery and reliable commissioning.
Senior Manager - Technology Cooperation
Freyr Battery
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded strategic partnerships and negotiations with global Li-ion battery manufacturers.
- Developed business plans, collaboration strategies, and finalized cooperation agreements.
- Led the development and evaluation of integration solutions for energy storage systems.
Manager - Electrode Materials & Project Manager Special Project
Freyr Battery
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Screened and evaluated electrode materials, optimizing and finalizing specifications.
- Conducted commercial negotiations with top-tier global Li-ion battery manufacturers.
- Developed business plans, formulated collaboration strategies, and negotiated agreements.
Manager - Battery Testing
Freyr Battery
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw comprehensive battery testing, analysis, and evaluation.
Senior Engineer
Freyr Battery
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Led the design and establishment of an Li-ion battery R&D laboratory, overseeing planning, equipment procurement, construction, and standardization.
- Established and managed an electrode materials evaluation platform using conventional and semi-solid technology.
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Liverpool
01.2019 - 10.2020
- EPSRC Programme Grant: Development of electrode materials (carbon-based, metal oxides/sulfides, metal oxysulfides/oxyfluorides/oxychlorides) for Li/Mg/Na ion batteries.
Researcher
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Diatom silica anodes development for commercial Li-ion batteries.
Researcher
SINTEF Industry
10.2017 - 04.2018
- MoZEES & OXIPATH Projects: Developed commercial Ni-rich cathodes (NCM811, NCM622) for high energy-density Li-ion batteries.
Education
PhD -
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
09.2017
Master - undefined
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
07.2013
Skills
- End-to-end ESS delivery: requirements → design → prototyping → commissioning & operations; milestone, cost, and risk control
- Cross-functional leadership & stakeholder alignment: R&D/procurement/manufacturing/site/customer; drive decisions and execution
- Project organization & resource coordination: plan, staff, and manage from initiation through completion
Delivery & Operations
Supply Chain & Commercial
- DC-side supply chain 0→1: cells → modules/integrators; partner development, qualification, and cost optimization
- Business development & partner management: identification & selection, commercial negotiations, scalable fulfillment
- Battery development: design, selection, evaluation, testing, and analysis
- System analysis: experimental design, data analysis, and engineering issue diagnosis
R&D
Publications
18 high-impact SCI international publications on battery technology with over 1300 citations.
Links
- Scholar Citations
Timeline
Cell Development Director
Moonwatt B.V.
11.2024 - Current
Senior Manager - Technology Cooperation
Freyr Battery
04.2024 - 10.2024
Manager - Electrode Materials & Project Manager Special Project
Freyr Battery
09.2023 - 04.2024
Manager - Battery Testing
Freyr Battery
01.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Engineer
Freyr Battery
02.2021 - 01.2023
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Liverpool
01.2019 - 10.2020
Researcher
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
05.2018 - 11.2018
Researcher
SINTEF Industry
10.2017 - 04.2018
Master - undefined
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
PhD -
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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