Bob Waddell
Vice President Engineering
Bob Waddell serves as Director of Engineering at Hydrogen Optimized, overseeing technical development and engineering operations for the company's large-scale water electrolysis systems based on RuggedCell™ technology. A Professional Engineer holding degrees in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Queen's University, Bob has over 30 years of experience in renewable energy systems, hydrogen technology, and engineering management.
Bob specializes in electrolyzer engineering, renewable energy system design, and the development of industrial-scale clean energy solutions. His background includes engineering and management positions at Centrosolar Canada, where he served as General Manager, and founding MCV Inc., a consultancy focused on renewable energy and hydrogen systems. Bob's experience encompasses developing hydrogen production systems optimized for integration with renewable electricity, engineering clean transportation technologies, and managing the transition of technical innovations from concept to commercial deployment across various renewable energy sectors.
