Steven Rowland

Steven Rowland is a Researcher in Chemistry at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), working within the Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center. His research focuses on advanced biofuel and bioproduct development from biomass, with expertise in pyrolysis, mass spectrometry, and analytical chemistry for renewable energy applications.

His primary research interests center on Pyrolysis, Mass Spectrometry, and the molecular characterization of complex organic mixtures like bio-oils and asphaltenes. He specializes in FT/ICR Mass Spectrometry and Electrospray Ionization techniques to analyze feedstock composition and develop sustainable conversion pathways for carbon-neutral energy solutions.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated effort on sustainable graphite production for battery anodes and jet fuel synthesis from biomass residues. His work integrates catalytic fast pyrolysis with hydrotreating to transform lignocellulosic and algal feedstocks into high-value materials, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between analytical chemistry, process engineering, and sustainable aviation fuels development.

Dr. Rowland actively contributes to NREL's Catalytic Carbon Transformation and Scale-Up Center, leading collaborative research with national laboratory partners and industry stakeholders to advance biorefinery technologies for commercial deployment.