Kevin Harrison

Kevin Harrison is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the Chemical Engineering department. He leads power-to-gas/power-to-X capability development at NREL’s Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF), focusing on renewable hydrogen production, systems integration, and biomethanation-based renewable natural gas production.

• Education:
  • PhD in Energy Engineering, University of North Dakota
  • Master’s in Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester
  • Associate in Computer Technology, Monroe Community College

Research Interests: Harrison specializes in water quality, renewable power, hydrogen production, carbon dioxide conversion, and biocatalysis. His work bridges chemical engineering and energy systems integration, with a focus on scalable solutions for renewable energy storage and carbon-neutral fuels.

Trends in Research Outputs: His recent publications highlight advancements in biomethanation, electrolysis, and power-to-gas technologies. Keywords like renewables, hydrogen production, and energy systems integration dominate his work, with sub-fields including biogas upgrading, proton exchange membrane, and grid stability.

Scientific Awards:

• Hydrogen Production Award (DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies Office, 2013)
• NREL Distinguished Member of Research Staff (2022)
• R&D 100 Award nomination (2021)

Collaborations: Harrison has collaborated with institutions like the State of New York Technical Advisory Committee and industry partners such as Xerox Corporation. His role at NREL emphasizes strategic partnerships for near-commercial R&D projects.