Renewal Fuels, Inc., operating under the American Fusion brand, has appointed Fabrice David as an independent director to its board, effective February 23, 2026. David brings over two decades of experience as a scientific researcher and inventor in fusion-related energy science, advanced nuclear phenomena, and propulsion systems. His appointment is intended to strengthen the company's scientific oversight and governance as it progresses toward commercializing its fusion energy technology.
David's background includes authoring or co-authoring more than 130 scientific publications and holding numerous patents across advanced energy systems and experimental physics. He has maintained sustained engagement in fusion-adjacent research, participating in international conferences focused on fusion energy, low-energy nuclear reactions, and plasma-based systems. His work has emphasized non-conventional fusion pathways, experimental validation, and intellectual property development, which aligns with American Fusion's strategic direction. Previously, David served as a partner and board member at DEUO Dynamics in the United Kingdom, where he contributed to governance and strategic oversight of advanced fusion and cold-fusion research initiatives. His experience includes research evaluation, intellectual property development, international scientific collaboration, and commercialization pathways relevant to fusion enterprises transitioning from research to deployment.
In addition to his fusion research, David founded and operated a photovoltaic solar distribution business, providing him with firsthand exposure to clean-energy commercialization, deployment logistics, and market adoption dynamics. This background offers a balanced perspective on long-term innovation and practical energy infrastructure development. As an independent director, David will provide scientific and technical oversight, insight into intellectual property strategy, and independent judgment to support disciplined governance. For additional background on David's scientific publications and research activity, his profile is available at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fabrice-David-3.
Company leadership emphasized the importance of David's appointment. Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler Fusion Technologies, stated that David brings deep scientific credibility and long-standing engagement in fusion-related research, strengthening the board as the company builds a scalable fusion energy platform. Richard Hawkins, Chairman and CEO of Renewal Fuels, Inc., noted that independent scientific oversight is critical as the company advances toward commercialization, with David's background supporting commitments to long-term value creation, strong governance, and responsible innovation.
Concurrently with this appointment, American Fusion is advancing additional patent filings supporting its Texatron™ aneutronic fusion platform. The company is also focused on regulatory initiatives, including preparation of its Form 10 registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which is substantially complete. The company expects to file the Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission next week after obtaining required EDGAR access codes. The PCAOB audit for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 is nearing completion, with only one remaining audit item outstanding. The company continues to progress its pending corporate action with FINRA related to its transition to the American Fusion brand. For more information about Kepler Fusion Technologies and its Texatron™ platform, visit http://www.keplerfusion.com and http://americanfusionenergy.com.
The appointment of an independent director with strong scientific credentials signals American Fusion's commitment to robust governance as it navigates the complex path from fusion research to commercial deployment. This move could enhance investor confidence by demonstrating a focus on technical rigor and intellectual property strategy, which are critical in the capital-intensive and highly competitive fusion energy sector. The concurrent progress on patent filings and SEC registration suggests the company is building foundational elements for future growth, potentially positioning it to attract further investment and partnerships as it advances its Texatron™ platform toward infrastructure-scale applications.
