Gary Grim

Gary Grim serves as a Researcher IV in Chemical Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in the Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center. His work focuses on biomass conversion technologies and sustainable energy systems development.

Research Interests:

• Synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for biomass gas-to-liquids conversion
• Optimization of engineering operations for biomass gasification at pilot plant scale
• Carbon dioxide reduction and utilization technologies
• Techno-economic analysis of renewable energy systems
• Sustainable aviation fuel pathways and carbon-negative hydrogen production

His publication portfolio shows consistent output from 2018-2024, with increasing research activity peaking at 5 publications in 2021. His work spans technical reports, peer-reviewed articles, presentations, and posters, demonstrating expertise in catalytic processes, carbon management, and renewable fuel production. Key themes include biomass gasification, CO2 conversion technologies, and techno-economic analysis of sustainable energy systems.

Professional Affiliations:

• Postdoctoral Researcher at NREL (2017–present)
• Postdoctoral Researcher at Colorado School of Mines (2015–2017)
• Pipeline Engineer at Assured Flow Solutions (2014–2015)

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Florida State University

Grim's research operates within NREL's Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center, where he contributes to advancing biomass conversion technologies and carbon management solutions through experimental work and systems analysis.