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Dr. Nathan Johnson leads numerous efforts at Arizona State University to accelerate the advancement of environmental and social goals through innovation in technology, business models, regulation, and value propositions. These roles include Associate Professor in The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering; Director of the Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions that provides technical and business solutions to facilitate the global transition to a resilient low-carbon economy; Director of the ASU-Starbucks Center for the Future of People and the Planet to advance environmental and social impact goals for a thriving future that catalyzes and inspires humanity and community development; and Assistant Director of Research for the Global Futures Laboratory to develop international collaborations and solutions that accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Johnson builds public-private partnerships in the US and internationally to develop and evaluate technologies leading to pilot demonstration and scale. This work is paired with innovations in business models and regulation to benefit all stakeholders, and value propositions that increase energy access, energy security, and economic development through decarbonization and cost savings. The same mindset and approach is applied to industries including food and beverage, consumer products, and fast moving consumer goods. Before joining ASU, Dr. Johnson completed product development and business development across 15 countries. His globally focused work continues in the Asia-Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.

Listed skills include Sustainability, Energy, Research, Renewable Energy, and 18 others.