J. Chris Ford

Affiliation

Florida International University

Biography

Dr. J. Chris Ford is an experienced entrepreneur, researcher, and expert in building inclusive innovation ecosystems and programs for intellectual property (IP) monetization for Federal agencies, universities, corporations, and investors. Currently, Dr. Ford manages a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) IP monetization study at Florida International University called Mission-to-Market. From 2012-2017, Dr. Ford was Technical and Technology Transfer Advisor at DOE with special emphasis on inclusion, technology transfer, and economic development. At DOE, Dr. Ford developed a novel Lab-embedded accelerator programs, a four-point inclusive innovation ecosystem development plan, and strategies for IP monetization. Dr. Ford has more than ten years R&D experience in fuel cells, batteries, and energy system design.