Priscilla Prem

Founder and CEO
Pittsburgh Coastal Energy

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Priscilla Prem is the founder and CEO of Pittsburgh Coastal Energy, an early-stage hardware startup developing underwater charging solutions for unmanned submersible systems. She is currently pursuing her PhD in chemical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh where she invented the company’s core technology – the Polar Ionic Nanogenerator (PING) – to provide operational energy for naval applications. As a U.S. Navy veteran, Priscilla is dedicated to enhancing the Navy’s mission readiness to confront evolving threats to national security through advanced wave energy solutions. Through Pittsburgh Coastal Energy, she aims to empower critical operations for unmanned systems with extended mission duration and greater stealth capabilities. Her commitment reflects the company’s vision to transform how naval forces achieve sustained, resilient, and adaptable underwater operations.

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