Technical Advisory

Lawrence H. Thaller, Ph.D.

Lawrence Thaller graduated from Pennsylvania State University majoring in Chemical Engineering where he secured a B. S. degree. Following graduation, he attended Northwestern University where he continued his studies in Chemical Engineering earning his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. He joined NASA’s Lewis Research Center and began a long-term career in the field of electrochemical devices for aerospace as well as terrestrial applications. It was during the energy crisis in 1973 that NASA scientists applied their expertise to investigate energy production and storage concepts that could be applied to pressing terrestrial issues. Bulk energy storage coupled with base load power generating plants was one of the items of particular interest. Based on his involvement in fuel cells for aerospace applications and his knowledge of the short comings of traditional rechargeable batteries for large energy storage applications, in 1973 he conceived the unique concept of using liquid oxidation/reduction (redox) solutions as the active materials in what he called redox flow batteries. The patent covering this concept was issued to Dr. Thaller in 1974. During his career, he authored many papers, reports and several books related to aerospace fuel cells and batteries as well as foundational studies related to redox flow batteries. He currently serves as an exclusive technical advisor to Deeya Energy.