Michl BinderbauerFounder

United States - Foothill Ranch, CA

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TAE Technologies (TAE), the world's largest private fusion energy company. Committed to deliver clean fusion-powered electricity as fast as possible to provide a carbon-free, safe, sustainable and virtually unlimited energy source. Excited about being able to leverage technology advances made in support of fusion energy in other vertical markets such as healthcare and mobility. Inspired by the opportunity to leave our planet a better place for our children and generations to come.

Architect of TAE Technologie's research and development program. Developed TAE's foundational science based on advanced particle accelerator and plasma physics, working with fusion pioneer Dr. Norman Rostoker. Co-inventor of many of the company's technological advancements, holding over 40 U.S. and international technology patents. Expert in stability of field-reversed configuration (FRC), reactor kinetics and aneutronic fusion systems. Co-author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of plasma physics, particle beam technologies and fusion. TAE research widely covered by Science, TIME, The New York Times, MIT Tech Review and other major outlets.

Proud to lead team of about 200 people dedicated to making fusion energy a reality in a culture of intense curiosity and collaboration. Empower teams to work cohesively to pool knowledge and exponentiate progress. Happiest working hands-on at the interface of science and application to create breakthrough solutions.