St. Paul, MN – January 18, 2024 – Maxwell Labs, Inc. (www.mxllabs.com), the global leader in photonic cooling technology for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), is proud to announce that Dr. Norm Troullier, a renowned expert in supercomputing and high-performance computing (HPC), has joined the company’s Board of Directors. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Troullier’s deep expertise and leadership in advancing cutting-edge HPC solutions will play a critical role in guiding Maxwell Labs’ mission to revolutionize data center cooling.

Dr. Troullier, who earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Minnesota, spent two decades at Cray, Inc., where he served as a Senior Principal Engineer. His groundbreaking work in supercomputing, spanning critical fields like chemistry, climate, physics, and defense, led to significant breakthroughs in performance benchmarking and application optimization. During his time at Cray, he was instrumental in supporting over 2,000 RFPs, generating more than $20 billion in revenue. His research contributions, which include over 50 academic papers cited more than 14,000 times, reflect his profound influence on the scientific and engineering communities.

“We are incredibly excited to have someone of Norm’s caliber join our Board of Directors,” said Jacob Balma, CEO of Maxwell Labs. “His unparalleled expertise in HPC and supercomputing aligns perfectly with our vision for integrating radiative cooling technology into the future of high-performance computing. Norm’s strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cooling efficiency and performance.”

Dr. Troullier shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Maxwell Labs is tackling some of the most complex challenges in HPC cooling, and I’m thrilled to contribute to their innovative approach. The potential to drastically improve performance while reducing energy consumption is an exciting step forward for the entire industry, and I look forward to being part of this transformative journey.”

About Maxwell Labs
Maxwell Labs, based in St. Paul, MN, is leading the charge in photonic cooling technology for AI hardware and HPC systems. Our patented solution leverages nanophotonics and materials science to transform heat into light, setting new standards for cooling efficiency and chip performance. As AI and HPC workloads escalate, traditional cooling methods struggle to keep pace. Maxwell Labs’ photonic cooling technology enables higher clock speeds, denser compute power, and significantly reduces energy consumption, paving the way for sustainable, photonically cooled data centers. Visit www.mxllabs.com for more information.

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