Veritas Exoscience

Dr. William "Bill" Billotte, Founder and Chief Innovator

William G. Billotte, Ph.D., is the Founder and Chief Innovator of Veritas Exoscience LLC, bringing over 20 years of leadership in exoskeleton technology, CBRNE detection, and homeland security standards. He currently chairs the ASTM F48.05 Subcommittee for security and information technology, focusing on advancing exoskeleton security standards.

As Executive Director of ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (2019–2025), he:

• Led global research and developed a 5-year industry roadmap.
• Created an international student competition, the Exo Games.
• Fostered partnerships with NIST, DoD, and international bodies.

Previously, he managed NIST’s National Security Standards Program (2009–2019), overseeing over $6M annually to create 50+ standards and 60+ publications. Dr. Billotte coauthored the White House’s National Strategy for CBRNE Standards (2011).

With a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Dayton, an M.S. in Engineering from Wright State University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, he innovates at the intersection of science and technology. As the host of the Lowcountry Revolutionaries podcast, he promotes entrepreneurship and shares inspiring stories of innovators dedicated to making Charleston a global hub of creativity and American ingenuity.

Bill founded Veritas Exoscience to provide unbiased expertise and drive innovation in the industry.

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