BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neah Power Systems, Inc. ('Neah') (OTCBB:NPWZ) www.neahpower.com, the Company developing fuel cells for the military and portable electronic devices, announced today that Drs. Wilbert van den Hoek has been appointed to the Company's Strategic Advisory Board.
Drs. van den Hoek retired from Novellus Systems, Inc. in February 2008. He is currently a part-time advisor to Novellus Systems, Inc. From July 1999 through October 2005, he served as Chief Technical Officer and Executive Vice President, Integration and Advanced Development. From March 2003 - Jan 2005, he was also in charge of the Human Resources organization, and acting General Counsel till Dec 2006. From the end of 2005 through February 2008, he was President and CEO of Novellus Development Company, LLC.
Drs. van den Hoek represents Novellus Systems, Inc. as a member of the board of directors of the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and as a member of the Governing Council of the Microelectronics Advanced Research Corporation (MARCO). He is a member of the Technical Advisory Boards of various public and private companies. Drs. Van den Hoek has written over thirty technical publications and holds more than fifteen patents. Drs. van den Hoek received a Doctorandus degree in Chemistry from the Rijks Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands.
"Drs. van den Hoek is a world renowned expert in semiconductor and thin film processing, has extensive general management skills, and is responsible for various very successful new product introductions in his career. His skill set will complement our strong strategic advisory board," said Dr. Chris D'Couto, President & CEO of Neah Power.
Drs. van den Hoek said, "I have been associated with Neah Power and its unique technology for awhile. The company has made significant progress under the leadership of Dr. D'Couto, and I look forward to advising the company in the technology development and commercialization of its product portfolio."
About Neah Power
Neah Power Systems, Inc. (NPWZ) is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe power solutions for the military and for portable electronic devices. Neah uses a unique, patented, silicon-based design for its micro fuel cells that enable higher power densities, lower cost and compact form-factors. The company's micro fuel cell system can run in aerobic and anaerobic modes.
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