Caine is a leader in clean energy tech and is among the world’s foremost authorities in the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) field. He founded WATT Fuel Cell in 2010 and has successfully led the company through continued technological advancements in product development, testing, certification, and full commercialization. In 2014, he engineered the acquisition of Pittsburgh Electric Engines Inc. (PEEI), bringing his business to Mount Pleasant, PA. Under his leadership, WATT has entered into critical partnership agreements, secured a portfolio of 300+ patents, raised investment from multi-billion-dollar companies in key markets, recruited key industry talent, and established a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facility, producing the most commercially viable SOFC systems for various power applications.
Prior to founding WATT, Caine was engaged in research, development, and production of catalysts, nano-materials and SOFCs. This includes a leadership role at NanoDynamics Energy, Inc. where he built and led an international team of engineers and scientists and rose to Chief Technology Officer — covering a range of expertise including materials science, thermal and flow analysis, electrical, software and mechanical engineering, and manufacturing/production.
Caine earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Catalysis & Electrochemistry from Keele University, and a B.S. in Applied & Analytical Chemistry from Staffordshire University, and has 47 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
