Rachid Yazami is a renowned moroccan scientist and engineer known for his invention of the graphite anode in lithium-ion batteries, a breakthrough that revolutionized energy storage. With extensive experience in academia, industry, and research, he has worked with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Yazami’s expertise spans new materials development, entrepreneurship, and battery technology. He co-founded several companies focusing on energy storage and has received prestigious awards, including the Draper Prize for Engineering in 2014. His work emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and interdisciplinary communication, with a specific focus on aerospace applications.