Peter De Bock

Vice President Data Center Energy & Cooling

Clifton Park, New York, United States

About

Program Director Advanced Research Program Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) 1. Technology Strategist & Program Development: I evaluating energy technology areas and perform rigorous technical due diligence to unearth untapped "moonshot" opportunities that can lead to transformative new technology trajectories. 2. Program Development: I spearhead the development of transformational programs in these forward-looking domains, develop financial opportunities for "ARPA-E hard" challenges and managing the selection process to award the best proposals and teams. 3. Portfolio management: I provide stewardship for multiple programs and lead a dedicated team in conducting regular technical due diligence. This effort is geared towards establishing a robust framework that accelerates the likelihood of success, propelling us toward our unique and transformative sustainable energy technology objectives. Special focus areas: decarbonized hybrid/electric Aviation/transportation and Efficiency of Electronic systems such as Data Centers.

Experience

  • Vice President Data Center Energy & Cooling at Eaton
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    High density AI and electrification of everything requires a higher level of connection between Energy and Cooling. I look forward to lead synergistic Energy- Cooling technologies at Eaton - the intelligent power management company.

  • Program Director at ARPA-E
    Sep 2020 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Managing $120+M in diverse transformational technology programs. I feel privileged to support, guide and review the work from many great teams and support them to make the world a more sustainable space. Core areas; Sustainable Aviation (ASCEND, PRE-TRAILS), Data Center Cooling (COOLERCHIPS) and advanced concepts (OPEN21).

  • GE Research (17 yrs 9 mos)
    • Platform leader Aviation Power Thermal Management Systems
      Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 · 7 mos

      Develop strategic roadmap and coordinate research in the areas of GE Aviation engine Power and Thermal Management Systems

    • Principal Aero-Thermal Engineer
      Apr 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Developing innovative thermal solutions and roadmaps for GE's Aero-Thermal Organization with applications for GE Aviation engines and systems(commercial, military and UAS), conventional and renewable power and healthcare.

    • Senior Electronics Cooling Researcher
      Apr 2013 - Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Leading $2MM/yr advanced Thermal Research program for Mil/Aero Applications. Bringing technology from invention to product-ready (TRL6). Application to commercial, military and UAS systems. Close collaboration with GE Aviation businesses and Aerospace customers.

  • Research Intern at Sonion
    Jan 2002 - Sep 2002 · 9 mos

    Independently championed and developed novel measurement technique for vibration modes of hearing aid receiver membranes. Identified critical performance limitations and developed innovations resulting in increased wide-band range for MEMS receiver product line.

  • Research assistant at University of Southern Queensland
    Jul 1999 - Nov 1999 · 5 mos

    Independent researcher and exchange student at University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Demonstrated ability of 2D Machine Vision and control using analog circuitry.