Hongli Group Inc Engages Battery Technology Expert Dr. Phillip A. Medina IV as Independent Technical Advisor for Energy Storage Initiatives
WEIFANG, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hongli Group Inc. (Nasdaq: HLP) (the “Company” or “Hongli Group”), a cold roll formed steel profile manufacturer, today announced that it has engaged Dr. Phillip A. Medina IV as an independent technical advisor to provide consulting and advisory support in connection with the Company’s evaluation of opportunities in the new energy technology, advanced material and energy storage sectors.
Dr. Medina is a scientist who specializes in lithium-ion, lithium-metal, solid-state, and next-generation rechargeable battery systems. Dr. Medina worked for several years as a Research Scientist at the IBM Almaden Research Center. His work there focused on advanced energy storage chemistry, graphene cathode materials, and lithium-oxygen battery systems. At IBM, he developed new battery technologies, published scientific papers, and managed intellectual property assets to improve battery safety and energy density. He managed electrochemical analysis and materials characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
After his time at IBM, Dr. Medina worked as the Chief Battery Scientist for an advanced battery technology developer, where he managed international R&D partnerships. He ran projects focused on fast-charging systems, solid-state battery structures, and high-energy-density technologies for electric mobility and energy storage. Dr. Medina wrote 13 peer-reviewed scientific papers and holds multiple U.S. patents and patent applications related to solid-state electrolytes, interhalogen cathodes, and graphene materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and completed data science training at the University of California, Berkeley. His academic honors include a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and a NASA MUST Fellowship.
Jie Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Hongli Group, said:
We welcome Dr. Medina to Hongli Group as we evaluate opportunities in the new energy sector,
“We are maintaining our core manufacturing business, and Dr. Medina’s expertise in battery systems and solid-state structures is expected to connect our traditional manufacturing setup with new energy technologies. His background in data science and materials innovation is expected to give us a strong foundation to build our research. By working with global experts like Dr. Medina, we are pursuing research activities intended to evaluate potential innovations for our partners and stakeholders.”
Dr. Phillip A. Medina IV, said:
Advanced materials science and energy storage are major technical priorities for modern industry,
“I spent my career studying battery chemistry and data-driven research methods. I look forward to working with the leadership team at Hongli Group to build our research capabilities, secure new patents, and deploy high-energy-density technologies for the electric mobility market.”
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