Princeton Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Alejandro Rodriguez Ph.D. Named Chief Technology Officer of Maxwell Labs

St. Paul, MN – October 29, 2024 – Maxwell Labs, Inc. (www.mxllabs.com), the global leader in integrated photonic cooling technology for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), today announced the appointment of Dr. Alejandro “Arod” Rodriguez as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Rodriguez has been a key collaborator with Maxwell Labs and is a key executive addition to the Company’s leadership team.

Dr. Rodriguez is a tenured Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University, where he also directs the Program in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from MIT and is internationally renowned for his groundbreaking work in photonics, quantum sciences, and advanced materials. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents, Dr. Rodriguez has received prestigious honors, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) and the Young Investigator Award from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

“As Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Rodriguez will drive the advancement of Maxwell Labs’ photonic cooling technology, bringing his visionary leadership to the forefront of our innovation efforts,” says Maxwell Labs CEO Jacob Balma. “His deep expertise in complex systems and cutting-edge research will be invaluable as we continue to redefine cooling solutions for the next generation of processors, delivering enhanced performance and energy efficiency.”

Commented Dr. Rodriguez: “I am excited to officially join Maxwell Labs and contribute to the groundbreaking work we are doing in photonic cooling. This technology has the potential to revolutionize how we think about computing power and chip architectures, and I look forward to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with current and next-generation, high-performance computing.”

About Maxwell Labs
Maxwell Labs, Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, MN, is pioneering photonic cooling solutions for AI hardware and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Through its proprietary technology that converts heat into light, Maxwell Labs redefines data center cooling by overcoming the limitations of conventional methods, significantly enhancing thermal management for today’s most demanding applications. The MXL photonic cooling solution integrates seamlessly into existing data center infrastructure, offering a scalable, sustainable alternative that operates without water or moving parts and opens new opportunities for energy recovery. This transformative technology not only enables future-ready chip performance but also aligns with energy efficiency goals. Maxwell Labs’ team is comprised of leading experts in supercomputing, nanoscale heat management and photonic engineering. For more information, visit www.mxllabs.com.