Richard's responsibilities as a principal analyst include e-mobility components technology forecasting. He also specializes in e-mobility batteries. Richard has more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry as a competitive intelligence researcher in auto manufacturers, and a strategic account manager in a global tier 1 supplier. His extensive automotive industry experience allows him to interpret and articulate the context behind his research with anecdotal evidence, as well as leverage a good number of excellent industry contacts for further insight. He majored in mechanical engineering and completed his master's and doctorate courses in management of technology. Dr. Kim's academic interests lie in technology forecasting and technology innovation in the automotive industry.