Jonathan Martin

Jonathan Martin is a Researcher IV in Systems Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in hybrid energy system design and cost optimization. He leads development of NREL's H2Integrate (H2I) tool for optimizing energy storage from intermittent sources to produce industrial commodities like hydrogen, ammonia, and steel, while conducting experimental work at NREL's High Flux Solar Furnace.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Engineering from Swarthmore College
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Martin's research spans energy systems engineering with emphasis on hydrogen production, biofuels, combustion optimization, and critical materials degradation. His experimental work focuses on de-risking commercial systems like 48-hour city backup power solutions and molten-salt thermal storage for CSP/nuclear applications, integrating techno-economic analysis with experimental validation.

Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in carbon capture-to-fuels conversion, thermal energy storage innovation, and electrification infrastructure, all emphasizing practical implementation and techno-economic viability across renewable energy domains.

Scientific recognition includes:

• NREL President's Award (2020)
• NREL President's Award (2022)

Martin actively collaborates with industry partners through projects like the CharIN Megawatt Charging System initiative and leads experimental validation efforts at NREL's High Flux Solar Furnace facility, focusing on materials degradation and system de-risking for commercial deployment.