Dr. Zhiyong (Tom) Xu is a scholar-entrepreneur with experience spanning renewable energy materials, advanced energy storage, microgrids, DC ecosystems, and AI-enabled energy applications. He currently serves as founder and CEO of AGreatE Inc. (USA), and Research Professor at SUNY Binghamton. He has led work from laboratory research to engineering translation, industrial commercialization, and international market development. He is also a strong advocate of the Ubiquitous Zero-Carbon Power System (UZCPS), which integrates renewable microgrids, full-spectrum storage, mobile power delivery, DC ecosystems, and AI-based safety management to deliver zero-carbon electricity anytime, anywhere, for any application scenario. Current Positions Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AGreatE Inc. (USA) Research Professor, State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY Binghamton) Expertise Renewable energy microgrids and distributed energy solutions Advanced energy storage systems and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) materials DC Ecosystem development and end-use electrification Artificial intelligence applications in energy systems Technology commercialization and business model innovation Education Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Michigan Technological University, USA B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, China Academic Experience 2007-Present Research Professor, SUNY Binghamton 2001-2007 Research Scientist, Michigan Technological University 2000-2001 Postdoctoral Researcher, Michigan Technological University 1996-2000 Ph.D. Researcher, Michigan Technological University Industrial and Entrepreneurial Experience 2021-Present Chairman & General Manager, Zhejiang Ai-BESS Technology Co., Ltd. Focus: renewable microgrids, advanced storage systems, DC ecosystems, and AI energy management 2017-Present Founder & CEO, AGreatE Inc. (USA) Focus: renewable microgrids, advanced storage systems, DC ecosystems, and AI energy management 2009-Present Founder & Technical Director, Meecotech Inc. (USA) 2005-2011 Founder & Technical Director, Nanomas Technologies Inc. (USA) 2001-2008 Founder & Technical Director, American Molecular Technologies (USA) Core Strengths Cross-border research and industry experience Strong integration capability across materials, storage, systems, and application scenarios Dual identity as research professor and company founder Long-term commitment to clean energy, storage, microgrids, DC ecosystems, and zero-carbon development