Team

Zeptor’s core team has extensive experience in nano-scale processing, with proven expertise in bringing new technologies from design phase to high-volume, global manufacturing in a cost conscious environment. Zeptor’s goal is to systemically apply the same methodologies for process development that fueled the massive growth and success of the semiconductor industry to the clean energy industry.

Tatsunori Suzuki
Starting his career in the automobile industry, Suzuki produced several innovative products including Formula-1 racing engine systems. Combining his automotive expertise with his passion for green energy, he created a display for daily drivers that reinforces energy conscious driving by growing tropical fish, then lead electric vehicle research. At Intel he evaluated semiconductor manufacturing techniques for silicon based energy source applications.
Venkatasubramani Balu
9 years experience as Staff Technologist in Intel’s R&D organization. Proven expertise in setting yield roadmaps and delivering solutions to take technologies successfully from development to high volume manufacturing. Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas.
Charles Consorte
Academic career includes research postings at NASA Ames, LLNL, and SNL with project contributions including a NASA mission proposal and stewardship of the national nuclear stockpile. 8 years experience developing nano-scale metrology, thin film, and wet etch processes at Intel. Ph.D. Physics, UC Davis.
Michelle Rincon
As a technologist at Intel, she spent 9 years specializing in process development and transfer of next generation technologies from development stage to high volume manufacturing sites in Europe and Asia. Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Penn State.