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Esther Takeuchi - American chemical engineer and materials scientist

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16 July, 2018
Takeuchi’s company was awarded a $12 million grant from the Department of Energy on July 16, 2018. The grant was intended to support the development of high-energy and high-power batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
15 May, 1982
Esther Sans married Kenneth J. Takeuchi on May 15, 1982. This marks a significant personal event in her life.
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Birth in Queens, New York
1953
Esther Sans was born in Queens, New York, to Latvian immigrant parents who instilled in her a strong work ethic and appreciation for education. This foundation played a crucial role in shaping her future academic and professional pursuits.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and History from the University of Pennsylvania
1975
Esther Sans Takeuchi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Chemistry and History. This broad academic background fostered a diverse perspective, allowing her to approach scientific challenges with a unique, multidisciplinary mindset.
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Materials scientist and chemical engineer specializing in energy storage systems and power sources for biomedical devices, particularly lithium batteries for implantable medical devices like pacemakers. Known for inventing a compact lithium silver vanadium oxide (Li/SVO) battery that extended the life of implantable cardiac defibrillators.