Company profile
Brill Power develops intelligent battery management systems and technology to increase the lifetime, performance and safety of lithium-ion battery packs for energy storage and electric vehicles. We are a team of battery specialists with expertise in power electronics, battery modelling and control.
Our Story
The founding members met whilst pursuing their PHD’s in battery degradation, battery modelling and power electronics at the University of Oxford. It was here whilst studying how batteries degrade over time, the team envisioned a method that would use every cell to its full potential. In 2016, with Carolyn completing the group, they set out to make this into a reality by forming Brill Power where they are gathering likeminded battery enthusiasts to accomplish their vision.
Vision
The Brill Power BMS will be the new gold standard for smart batteries with better product performance, lower cost and less waste, that enable the widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles.
Mission
Our mission is to bring step-change improvements in lifetime, cost and performance to batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles with our novel BMS solution. Every multi-cell battery system can and should be improved with Brill Power technology.
Awards and prizes
Brill Power has received recognition by many organisations through awards and prizes at competitions including the Shell New Energy Challenge, the Climate-KIC Venture Competition, Venturefest Oxford, the Japan Energy Challenge and the LG Chem Battery Challenge. We have developed our technology through excellent support and recognition from funding sources such as Climate-KIC, Innovate UK, and the Advanced Propulsion Centre.
Team
Christoph Birkl, DPhil
CEO & co-founder
Christoph Birkl, DPhil, CEO & co-founder
Christoph is an expert in energy storage and conversion with seven years of research experience in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. He holds a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil
Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien leads all aspects of our battery modelling and state estimation. He focuses on advanced control algorithms, data-driven techniques and Cloud-based battery data platforms. He holds a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
James Smith
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
James Smith, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
James was one of the first hires at Brill Power working as an Embedded Software Engineer. During his time James has enjoyed watching the company grow into a strong team. He plays an integral role in monitoring and developing our code base. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.)
Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.), Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati is an ambitious Engineer, driven by a passion to develop and maintain innovative software solutions for embedded systems in a strive towards automation. Also, an AI and modelling enthusiast with a research background focused on data analysis and IoT-based connected solutions.
Florian Poinsignon
Power Electronics Engineer
Florian Poinsignon, Power Electronics Engineer
Florian studied industrial design in France and electronic engineering at the University of Nottingham. At Brill Power he is involved in mechanical designs, rapid prototyping and testing. His life revolves around science, DIY and latest technologies. He enjoys Sci-Fi, 8-bit music and RTS games among many other things.
Joe Ross
Electronics Engineer
Joe Ross, Electronics Engineer
Joe studied electrical engineering in Canada and gained experience in the solar smart off-grid industry before coming to Oxford to join Brill Power. At Brill Power he is involved with general lab testing and troubleshooting as well as external support.
Jorn Reniers, DPhil
Senior Data Scientist
Jorn Reniers, DPhil, Senior Data Scientist
Jorn studied energy engineering at the KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm before doing a PhD and post-doc at the Battery Intelligence Lab at Oxford University, focussing on battery degradation and lifetime prediction. In his free time, he enjoys reading and rowing.
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res)
Operations & Communications Coordinator
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res), Operations and Communications Coordinator
Melissa joined the team in Summer 2020 and is using her experience and organisational skills to assist with improving our internal processes and keep track of our various internal and external projects. She has a degree in History and English literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies.
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc
CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc, CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn is Brill Power's CFO/COO and co-founder. She is a Professional Engineer with degrees in engineering (BASc, MASc) and business (MBA). Prior to Brill Power, Carolyn worked in infrastructure finance and economics in both Canada and the UK. Outside of Brill Power, Carolyn is a Director for Oxford Mutual Aid and is a 2x Ironman finisher.
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc
CTO & co-founder
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc, CTO & co-founder
Damien is a power electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years’ experience bringing ideas from paper to product, and the grey hair to prove it. Damien has a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and a BASc and MASc from the University of Toronto. Far from his local Ice Hockey club in Canada, Damien is forced to row in his spare time.
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng
Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng, Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart joined in 2018 and is leading the development and implementation of the company's manufacturing strategy. He is also project manager for various grant-funded projects and accelerators. Stuart is a qualified mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD, Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Stratos studied electrical engineering in Athens and completed his PhD at Oxford where he explored the integration of power electronics in battery systems. His role at Brill Power involves the design and testing of power electronics and embedded software development.
Alex Eastabrook, BSc (Hons.)
Senior Firmware Engineer
Alex Eastabrook, BSc (Hons.), Senior Firmware Engineer
Alex enjoys writing efficient code on the Brill firmware team and leveraging continuous implementation and deployment techniques in developing Brill's product from proven prototypes to a reliable customer-ready implementation. Outside of work Alex is a keen Maker and enjoys Woodworking, Ultramarathoning and Audiobooks.
Charlotte Robson
Financial Controller
Charlotte Robson, Financial Controller
Charlotte consults for Brill Power as Financial Controller. She runs a small finance company called Foundation Finance. Charlotte started working with Brill Power in early 2020 bringing experience from other start-up companies she has worked with in the past as well as current financial knowledge.
Francesco Tardelli, PhD
Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco Tardelli, PhD, Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco is a Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer at Brill Power. His main activities are related to the design, development and testing of our power electronics hardware and software. He holds a PhD from the Power Electronics, Machine and Control group (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham.
Christoph Birkl, DPhil
CEO & co-founder
Christoph Birkl, DPhil, CEO & co-founder
Christoph is an expert in energy storage and conversion with seven years of research experience in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. He holds a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc
CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc, CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn is Brill Power's CFO/COO and co-founder. She is a Professional Engineer with degrees in engineering (BASc, MASc) and business (MBA). Prior to Brill Power, Carolyn worked in infrastructure finance and economics in both Canada and the UK. Outside of Brill Power, Carolyn is a Director for Oxford Mutual Aid and is a 2x Ironman finisher.
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil
Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien leads all aspects of our battery modelling and state estimation. He focuses on advanced control algorithms, data-driven techniques and Cloud-based battery data platforms. He holds a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc
CTO & co-founder
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc, CTO & co-founder
Damien is a power electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years’ experience bringing ideas from paper to product, and the grey hair to prove it. Damien has a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and a BASc and MASc from the University of Toronto. Far from his local Ice Hockey club in Canada, Damien is forced to row in his spare time.
James Smith
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
James Smith, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
James was one of the first hires at Brill Power working as an Embedded Software Engineer. During his time James has enjoyed watching the company grow into a strong team. He plays an integral role in monitoring and developing our code base. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng
Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng, Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart joined in 2018 and is leading the development and implementation of the company's manufacturing strategy. He is also project manager for various grant-funded projects and accelerators. Stuart is a qualified mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.)
Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.), Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati is an ambitious Engineer, driven by a passion to develop and maintain innovative software solutions for embedded systems in a strive towards automation. Also, an AI and modelling enthusiast with a research background focused on data analysis and IoT-based connected solutions.
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD, Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Stratos studied electrical engineering in Athens and completed his PhD at Oxford where he explored the integration of power electronics in battery systems. His role at Brill Power involves the design and testing of power electronics and embedded software development.
Florian Poinsignon
Power Electronics Engineer
Florian Poinsignon, Power Electronics Engineer
Florian studied industrial design in France and electronic engineering at the University of Nottingham. At Brill Power he is involved in mechanical designs, rapid prototyping and testing. His life revolves around science, DIY and latest technologies. He enjoys Sci-Fi, 8-bit music and RTS games among many other things.
Alex Eastabrook, BSc (Hons.)
Senior Firmware Engineer
Alex Eastabrook, BSc (Hons.), Senior Firmware Engineer
Alex enjoys writing efficient code on the Brill firmware team and leveraging continuous implementation and deployment techniques in developing Brill's product from proven prototypes to a reliable customer-ready implementation. Outside of work Alex is a keen Maker and enjoys Woodworking, Ultramarathoning and Audiobooks.
Joe Ross
Electronics Engineer
Joe Ross, Electronics Engineer
Joe studied electrical engineering in Canada and gained experience in the solar smart off-grid industry before coming to Oxford to join Brill Power. At Brill Power he is involved with general lab testing and troubleshooting as well as external support.
Charlotte Robson
Financial Controller
Charlotte Robson, Financial Controller
Charlotte consults for Brill Power as Financial Controller. She runs a small finance company called Foundation Finance. Charlotte started working with Brill Power in early 2020 bringing experience from other start-up companies she has worked with in the past as well as current financial knowledge.
Jorn Reniers, DPhil
Senior Data Scientist
Jorn Reniers, DPhil, Senior Data Scientist
Jorn studied energy engineering at the KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm before doing a PhD and post-doc at the Battery Intelligence Lab at Oxford University, focussing on battery degradation and lifetime prediction. In his free time, he enjoys reading and rowing.
Francesco Tardelli, PhD
Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco Tardelli, PhD, Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco is a Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer at Brill Power. His main activities are related to the design, development and testing of our power electronics hardware and software. He holds a PhD from the Power Electronics, Machine and Control group (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham.
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res)
Operations andCommunications Coordinator
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res), Operations and Communications Coordinator
Melissa joined the team in Summer 2020 and is using her experience and organisational skills to assist with improving our internal processes and keep track of our various internal and external projects. She has a degree in History and English literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies.
Christoph Birkl, DPhil, CEO & co-founder
Christoph is an expert in energy storage and conversion with seven years of research experience in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. He holds a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.
Christoph Birkl, DPhilCEO & co-founder
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn is Brill Power's CFO/COO and co-founder. She is a Professional Engineer with degrees in engineering (BASc, MASc) and business (MBA). Prior to Brill Power, Carolyn worked in infrastructure finance and economics in both Canada and the UK. Outside of Brill Power, Carolyn is a Director for Oxford Mutual Aid and is a 2x Ironman finisher.
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc, CFO/COO & co-founder
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien leads all aspects of our battery modelling and state estimation. He focuses on advanced control algorithms, data-driven techniques and Cloud-based battery data platforms. He holds a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc, CTO & co-founder
Damien is a power electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years’ experience bringing ideas from paper to product, and the grey hair to prove it. Damien has a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and a BASc and MASc from the University of Toronto. Far from his local Ice Hockey club in Canada, Damien is forced to row in his spare time.
Damien Frost, DPhil, MAScCTO & co-founder
James Smith, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
James was one of the first hires at Brill Power working as an Embedded Software Engineer. During his time James has enjoyed watching the company grow into a strong team. He plays an integral role in monitoring and developing our code base. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
James SmithSenior Embedded Software Engineer
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng, Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart joined in 2018 and is leading the development and implementation of the company's manufacturing strategy. He is also project manager for various grant-funded projects and accelerators. Stuart is a qualified mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng,Strategy and Operations Manager
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.), Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati is an ambitious Engineer, driven by a passion to develop and maintain innovative software solutions for embedded systems in a strive towards automation. Also, an AI and modelling enthusiast with a research background focused on data analysis and IoT-based connected solutions.
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.) Embedded Software Engineer
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD, Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Stratos studied electrical engineering in Athens and completed his PhD at Oxford where he explored the integration of power electronics in battery systems. His role at Brill Power involves the design and testing of power electronics and embedded software development.
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhDSenior Power Electronics Engineer
Florian Poinsignon, Power Electronics Engineer
Florian studied industrial design in France and electronic engineering at the University of Nottingham. At Brill Power he is involved in mechanical designs, rapid prototyping and testing. His life revolves around science, DIY and latest technologies. He enjoys Sci-Fi, 8-bit music and RTS games among many other things.
Florian PoinsignonPower Electronics Engineer
Alex Eastabrook, BSc (Hons.), Senior Firmware Engineer
Alex enjoys writing efficient code on the Brill firmware team and leveraging continuous implementation and deployment techniques in developing Brill's product from proven prototypes to a reliable customer-ready implementation. Outside of work Alex is a keen Maker and enjoys Woodworking, Ultramarathoning and Audiobooks.
Alex Eastabrook, BSc (Hons.)Senior Firmware Engineer
Joe Ross, Electronics Engineer
Joe studied electrical engineering in Canada and gained experience in the solar smart off-grid industry before coming to Oxford to join Brill Power. At Brill Power he is involved with general lab testing and troubleshooting as well as external support.
Joe RossElectronics Engineer
Charlotte Robson, Financial Controller
Charlotte consults for Brill Power as Financial Controller. She runs a small finance company called Foundation Finance. Charlotte started working with Brill Power in early 2020 bringing experience from other start-up companies she has worked with in the past as well as current financial knowledge.
Charlotte RobsonFinancial Controller
Jorn Reniers, DPhil, Senior Data Scientist
Jorn studied energy engineering at the KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm before doing a PhD and post-doc at the Battery Intelligence Lab at Oxford University, focussing on battery degradation and lifetime prediction. In his free time, he enjoys reading and rowing.
Jorn Reniers, DPhilSenior Data Scientist
Francesco Tardelli, PhD, Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco is a Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer at Brill Power. His main activities are related to the design, development and testing of our power electronics hardware and software. He holds a PhD from the Power Electronics, Machine and Control group (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham.
Francesco Tardelli, PhDSenior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res), Operations and Communications Coordinator
Melissa joined the team in Summer 2020 and is using her experience and organisational skills to assist with improving our internal processes and keep track of our various internal and external projects. She has a degree in History and English literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies.
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res)Operations and Communications Coordinator
Interns
Freddie Gingell
Data Science Intern
Freddie Gingell, Data Science Intern
Freddie completed an internship with Brill Power whilst working alongside the Data Science Team to improve the embedded battery estimation software: adding and testing new features to add functionality to the BrillMS.
Justin Peng, MSc
Business Strategy Intern
Justin Peng, MSc, Business Strategy Intern
Justin joined Brill Power in July 2020 as a Business Strategy Intern, conducting market research analysis and developing marketing strategy and materials. Outside of the office, he enjoys rowing, singing and travelling.
Jack Burford
Electrical Engineering Intern
Jack Burford, Electrical Engineering Intern
Jack completed an internship with Brill Power in the summer of 2020, having just finished a Master of Engineering degree. As of October 2020, he has gone on to study a DPhil in Engineering Science with the Oxford University Power Electronics Group.
Interns
Justin Peng, MSc
Business Strategy Intern
Justin Peng, MSc, Business Strategy Intern
Justin joined Brill Power in July 2020 as a Business Strategy Intern, conducting market research analysis and developing marketing strategy and materials. Outside of the office, he enjoys rowing, singing and travelling.
Freddie Gingell
Data Science Intern
Freddie Gingell, Data Science Intern
Freddie completed an internship with Brill Power whilst working alongside the Data Science Team to improve the embedded battery estimation software: adding and testing new features to add functionality to the BrillMS.
Jack Burford
Electrical Engineering Intern
Jack Burford, Electrical Engineering Intern
Jack completed an internship with Brill Power in the summer of 2020, having just finished a Master of Engineering degree. As of October 2020, he has gone on to study a DPhil in Engineering Science with the Oxford University Power Electronics Group.
Justin Peng, MSc, Business Strategy Intern
Justin joined Brill Power in July 2020 as a Business Strategy Intern, conducting market research analysis and developing marketing strategy and materials. Outside of the office, he enjoys rowing, singing and travelling.
Justine Peng, MSc
Business Strategy Intern
Freddie Gingell, Data Science Intern
Freddie completed an internship with Brill Power whilst working alongside the Data Science Team to improve the embedded battery estimation software: adding and testing new features to add functionality to the BrillMS.
Freddie GingellData Science Intern
Jack Bruford, Electrical Engineering Intern
Jack completed an internship with Brill Power in the summer of 2020, having just finished a Master of Engineering degree. As of October 2020, he has gone on to study a DPhil in Engineering Science with the Oxford University Power Electronics Group.
Jack BrufordElectrical Engineering Intern
Non-executive directors and advisors
Non-executive directors and advisors
William Goodlad
William Goodlad
William is a Principal at Oxford Sciences Innovation. He is also Director of multiple Oxford spin-outs in physical sciences fields.
Chris Miles
Chris Miles
Chris is an experienced entrepreneur in the clean energy sector. He led and exited the renewable heat business Econergy to Centrica (British Gas). He also helped deliver 112MW of battery storage.
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick works with Oxford Investment Consultants. Focusing on Digital Tech, Cleantech and Chemical & Industrial spaces.
Dave Howey
Dave Howey
Dave advises Brill Power on the latest developments in battery technology. He is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science at Oxford University, leading a battery research group with a focus on modelling and control. He has an engineering degree from Cambridge and PhD from Imperial College.
William Goodlad
William Goodlad
William is a Principal at Oxford Sciences Innovation. He is also Director of multiple Oxford spin-outs in physical sciences fields.
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick works with Oxford Investment Consultants. Focusing on Digital Tech, Cleantech and Chemical & Industrial spaces.
Chris Miles
Chris Miles
Chris is an experienced entrepreneur in the clean energy sector. He led and exited the renewable heat business Econergy to Centrica (British Gas). He also helped deliver 112MW of battery storage.
Dave Howey
Dave Howey
Dave advises Brill Power on the latest developments in battery technology. He is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science at Oxford University, leading a battery research group with a focus on modelling and control. He has an engineering degree from Cambridge and PhD from Imperial College.
William Goodlad
William is a Principal at Oxford Sciences Innovation. He is also Director of multiple Oxford spin-outs in physical sciences fields.
William Goodlad
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick works with Oxford Investment Consultants. Focusing on Digital Tech, Cleantech and Chemical & Industrial spaces.
Frederick Hamilton
Chis Miles
Chris is an experienced entrepreneur in the clean energy sector. He led and exited the renewable heat business Econergy to Centrica (British Gas). He also helped deliver 112MW of battery storage.
Chis Miles
Dave Howey
Dave advises Brill Power on the latest developments in battery technology. He is an Associate Professor in Engineering Science at Oxford University, leading a battery research group with a focus on modelling and control. He has an engineering degree from Cambridge and PhD from Imperial College.
Dave Howey
We are hiring
We are always looking for the best people to grow our team. If you want more information about what we do or want to have a chat please contact us at hello@brillpower.com
Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation or age.
We are always looking for the best people to grow our team. If you want more information about what we do or want to have a chat please contact us at hello@brillpower.com
Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation or age.
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