The Colorado-Wyoming Engine Announces Inaugural R&D Advisory Board
Experts across research, industry, and technology to guide innovation in climate resilience
The NSF: Colorado-Wyoming Engine (CO-WY Engine), a groundbreaking regional initiative funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and powered by Innosphere, with support from the State of Colorado and the State of Wyoming, is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Research & Development (R&D) Advisory Board.
This esteemed group of leaders from academia, national laboratories, and industry will provide strategic guidance on research priorities, industry collaboration, and the advancement of climate technologies. Their collective knowledge spans bioenergy, advanced materials, aerospace, remote sensing, agriculture, climate science, and technology commercialization, ensuring the CO-WY Engine remains at the forefront of innovation and real-world impact.
“The formation of this board marks a significant step in ensuring that the Engine’s research and translation initiatives are both scientifically robust and commercially viable,” said Alan Rudolph, CTO of the CO-WY Engine. “With the incredible talent of our advisory board, we are better positioned to translate cutting-edge research into impactful solutions that address climate challenges while driving economic growth.”
CO-WY Engine R&D Advisory Board Members
Dr. Phillip L. DeLeon
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Chief Research Officer, University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Evan Thomas
Director, Mortenson Center for Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Jack Graham
Executive Leader, Insurance/Reinsurance Industry (Ret.)
Dr. R. Daren Harmel
Director, USDA-ARS Center for Agricultural Resources Research
Dr. Howard-Yana Shapiro
Senior Fellow, UC Davis, Venture Partner, TO.VC
Dr. Michael R. Kuhlman
Chief Scientist, Applied Science and Technology, Battelle
Dr. Leo Christodoulou
CEO, Materials and Manufacturing Innovations LLC
Dr. Lora Koenig
Principal Research Scientist, Lockheed Martin
Dr. Adam Bratis
Associate Lab Director, Bioenergy Science and Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Dr. John R. Spear
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Dr. V Chandrasekar
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University
Josh Grubaugh
Partner & Co-Founder, WYO VC / Founder, Pack Energy
Dr. Barbara K. Hughes
VP of Energy Storage, Forge Nano
Vesna Mirkovic
Strategic Relationships Manager, CTC-Innovation, Chevron
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About the CO-WY Engine:
Led by Innosphere and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), with support from the State of Colorado and the State of Wyoming, the CO-WY Engine is a collaborative initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency across the Colorado-Wyoming region. The CO-WY Engine brings together a diverse network of partners to develop and commercialize technologies that address critical community resiliency challenges, foster economic growth and enhance community well-being.
Visit www.co-wyengine.org for more information.