Dr. Stephen Clarke is chairman of the board, CEO and cofounder of Aqua Metals Inc., a company that uses innovative approaches to recycling. He has experience in the energy storage, materials, recycling, automotive and aerospace industries. He is an entrepreneur who has spent his career focusing on developing advanced batteries and related technologies, along with how to recycle these materials. Steve has cofounded Atraverda, Applied Intellectual Capital and Geokinetics Inc. He has also held positions at Gemini Consulting, BDO Binder Hamlyn and Rolls Royce. Steve holds a Ph.D. in computer simulation and manufacturing management from The University of Aston, UK, a BSc in mechanical engineering from Nottingham Trent University, UK and an MSc/MBA in engineering enterprise management from The University of Warwick, UK.