Stephen Chamot

Stephen Chamot serves as Researcher II in Model Engineering at the Center for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He transitioned to full-time employment with the water power R&D group in 2022 following a six-month internship, specializing in distributed embedded energy converter technologies (DEEC-Tec) and flexible wave energy converter development.

Education:

• Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder

Chamot's research centers on distributed embedded energy converter technologies and flexible wave energy systems, with expertise in transducer engineering, marine renewable energy, and hyperelastic material characterization. His work bridges aerospace engineering principles with renewable energy innovation, focusing on testing apparatus design for energy conversion validation and development of novel ocean-based power generation systems. This interdisciplinary approach integrates mechanical design, solid modeling, and product development methodologies.

His 2024 publications demonstrate concentrated advancement in transducer technology for marine renewable energy applications. The conference paper establishes standardized testing protocols for hyperelastic DEECs, while the journal article pioneers HASEL transducer applications for electricity generation, revealing strong thematic alignment with wave energy conversion and material innovation in ocean environments.

Chamot actively contributes to NREL's water power R&D initiatives within the Center for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems. His professional trajectory includes mechanical consulting with Earable and participation in the Hypersonic Flight In the Turbulent Stratosphere research team during his senior design project at the University of Colorado Boulder, reflecting consistent engagement with high-impact engineering challenges.