Dr. Siyu Ye is a Principal Scientist at Ballard Power Systems, a leading global fuel cell company, where he leads Ballard's Advanced Catalyst Development project. He is recognized as a world-leading expert in electrocatalysis and catalyst layer/MEA design for fuel cells, and has made significant contributions to the advancement of the modern PEM fuel cell. His outstanding leadership and technical expertise were instrumental in the development of cell reversal tolerant catalysts and carbon corrosion resistant cathode catalyst layers, which have both been key technologies in securing Ballard's long-term leadership in these critical areas. His designs are utilized by both Ballard and many external customers (e.g. Daimler, Ford, and VW/Audi). A prolific inventor and researcher, Dr. Ye holds over 50 patents/patent applications and has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers.