
Othman Elkhomri
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Engineer & Tech Founder & Seed Investor
Othman leads Banpu in identifying and developing new energy innovations to achieve company Green, Smart goals. He also serves as Director at Banpu Innovation and Ventures (BIV), where he builds new business verticals by partnering with startups, financial entities, and research institutions worldwide.
With expertise across energy, automotive, medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors, he has driven disruptive technologies at Silicon Valley startups (e.g., Zee Aero and Auris Health) and held leadership roles at Eaton, Moog, and Electrodynamics Associates. His work spans from robotic surgical arms and VTOL aircraft to e-mobility and flight simulation systems, supporting strategic business and technical goals through innovation.
Othman is a leading energy technology inventor with 9 patents (2 allowed, 7 pending) focused on AI-driven energy solutions. He develops cutting-edge technologies for virtual power plants, energy management systems, EV charging networks, and control systems while simultaneously applying AI and machine learning to optimize operation and production throughput for various applications.

Experience
Chief Technology Officer
BANPU Public Company Limited
Dec 2017 β Present
Bangkok πΉπ
- Lead identification and development of new energy innovations to achieve company Green, Smart goals.
- Director at Banpu Innovation and Ventures (BIV), building new business verticals by partnering with startups, financial entities, and research institutions worldwide.
Electrification Group Lead
Auris Health, Inc
Feb 2016 β Dec 2017
San Francisco Bay Area πΊπΈ
- Contributed to breakthrough surgical robotics actuation (Hardware/Software/Algorithm) leading to a $3.4B acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.
Propulsion Group Specialist
zee.aero
Nov 2013 β Feb 2016
Mountain View, CA πΊπΈ
- Part of elite team to develop VTOL electric aircraft power systems for future transportation solutions.
R&D Principal
Eaton Corporation
Mar 2010 β Oct 2013
Galesburg, MI πΊπΈ
- Led the electrification team and certification program for lithium-ion battery systems in mid-duty EV utility trucks.
Simulation & Controls Lead
Moog Inc.
Jun 2006 β Mar 2010
East Aurora, NY πΊπΈ
- Part of elite control team for flight simulation systems, achieving FAA Level D Certification.
Principal System Engineer
Electrodynamics Associates Inc
Feb 2003 β Jun 2006
Orlando, FL Area πΊπΈ
- Led R&D Power System Design Team for Aerospace Applications.
Education
BS Electrical Engineering
2001
University of Central Florida
MS Electrical Engineering
2006
Power Electronics
University of Central Florida
Leadership Development Program
2022
IMD