
Shining The Light
on
Innovative Solar Energy Production
Meet the Team
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Robert Berger
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Berger leads Solar Science with over 30 years of business and financial expertise. A tech marketing executive with proven success across global markets, Berger has driven multi-million-dollar growth in both startups and Fortune 100 corporations.
Berger excels in strategic leadership, technological innovation, and market expansion. His skill in building high-performing teams and implementing data-driven business strategies has consistently delivered exceptional results across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. He brings particular expertise in venture capital fundraising, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.
His comprehensive understanding of solar technologies and sustainability positions Solar Science at the forefront of renewable energy innovation. Berger's exceptional determination is evident in both his business leadership and personal achievements, including summiting Mount Everest in 2012.
Under Berger's guidance, Solar Science continues to accelerate the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions.
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Lin Higley
Co-Founder President and Co-Inventor
A pioneering energy innovator with 45+ years of experience in electrochemical research and energy systems. Higley holds over 35 patents and has made significant contributions across military/satellite battery systems, photovoltaic technologies, and electric vehicle development.
Key Achievements:
Assembled first sodium-sulfur batteries for Ford and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for GM Precept
Built first Lead Acid test batteries for Hughes/GM's EV1 and EV2 vehicles
Established lithium manufacturing plant and led quality control departments
Specialized in solar trailer assembly and PV/battery production line failure analysis
Higley's expertise spans from device prototyping to manufacturing implementation, with a hands-on approach that has driven improvements in renewable energy efficiency and reliability. He continues to lead next-generation solar technology development at Solar Science LLC.
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Meeting Your Energy Needs with Innovation
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Marshall D. Muller
Co-Founder Co-Inventor and CTO
A seasoned energy research leader with 35+ years of experience in photovoltaic technology and advanced materials research. Muller holds six patents spanning hydrogen storage alloys and laser/plasma technologies for material development.
Key Contributions:
Collaborated with Lin Higley on Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for GM Impact, Impact2, Precept, and Chrysler T-van vehicles
Led entrepreneurial ventures in environmental sustainability, developing breakthrough recycling technologies for waste electronics
Created processes that increase mining yields and transform theoretical research into commercial products
Muller's expertise lies in bridging scientific discovery with practical application, combining rigorous research with commercial viability. His technical leadership continues to drive Solar Science's mission to revolutionize energy solutions through advanced technology innovation.
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Claudia Higley-Dickerson
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
A seasoned operations leader with 20+ years of financial expertise and organizational leadership. Higley-Dickerson brings extensive experience from the dental industry managing private practices and multi-doctor offices, plus tenure with a major national communications company overseeing $90 million in accounts payable transactions.
Key Strengths:
Exceptional organizational talents and financial insight for creating success-oriented systems
Proven team-building capabilities with emphasis on clear communication and strategic planning
Community leadership experience as Past-President of local tennis association, leading organization to USTA Pacific Northwest "Organization of The Year" award
As COO, Higley-Dickerson leverages her unique combination of financial expertise, operational excellence, and leadership capabilities to drive Solar Science's mission forward with precision and strategic vision.