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How Mott’s CTO Is Engineering the Future: AI, Energy & Precision Filtration | Patrick Hill
Description
What do aerospace, AI data centers, and hydrogen fuel cells have in common? Precision filtration and Patrick Hill is engineering all three.
As Chief Technology Officer at Mott Corporation, Patrick is solving problems where material science meets real-world infrastructure. In this episode of The Innovators Playbook, he breaks down how his team is helping companies scale sustainably with filtration systems that purify semiconductors, cool millions of gallons of water, and even filter rocket fuel.
Hosted by Seth Narayanan, this conversation explores the cutting edge of additive manufacturing, nuclear-powered data centers, and why Mott’s engineering culture is built on cross-functional thinking, intentional diversity, and AI-powered workflows. If you care about scaling smart systems from hardware for AI to sustainable power generation this episode is full of actionable insights and surprising stories.
Key Takeaways
What happens when AI coworkers multiply? You need filtration, scale, and real-world focus. Patrick Hill explains how he builds AI systems that actually matter.
Patrick Hill isn’t your typical CTO. At Mott Corporation, he’s leading innovation across filtration, sustainability, and high-performance hardware systems, from cooling AI data centers to building parts for space rockets. In this episode of The Innovators Playbook, he sits down with Seth Narayanan to unpack the deep engineering required to support emerging technologies at scale.
Why Cooling AI is a Filtration Problem
With generative AI workloads skyrocketing, the need for sustainable, high-throughput cooling has exploded. Patrick explains how Mott helps data centers cool millions of gallons of water per day and why advanced filtration is critical for everything from server racks to nuclear reactor loops. His take? Size is the defining challenge, and 3D printing is unlocking new paths forward.
Rocket Fuel, Semiconductors, and the 9-Log Standard
From filtering catalyst particles in oil & gas to separating 1.5nm contaminants in semiconductor manufacturing, Patrick shows how Mott’s solutions operate at the micro and macro extremes. A single error could cost companies millions or worse. With over 40,000 custom parts in deployment, Mott doesn’t just build filters. They engineer performance.
Additive Manufacturing: Breaking the Mold, Literally
Patrick shares how additive 3D printing lets them design beyond the limits of conventional manufacturing , tripling filtration area in aerospace applications without increasing weight or size. For AI data centers, this enables high-density cooling plates with custom geometry that boosts thermal transfer performance.
Leadership, AI Coworkers & The Mott Minute
What happens when you ask engineers how many AI coworkers they can have? Patrick dives into how Mott is rethinking workflows using AI from faster lab reports to creative problem-solving. He also shares leadership insights, including the idea of “intentional diversity” across cross-functional teams, and how Mott’s internal video series (The Mott Minute) gives engineers a platform to share and shine.
Powering the Future: From Green Hydrogen to Nuclear Reactors
As AI’s energy demand grows, Patrick explains why nuclear power and filtration systems that support it are poised for a comeback. He also discusses Mott’s role in hydrogen production and how scale and sustainability intersect across industries.
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