Assistant Professor, The Polytechnic School, The Fulton Schools of Engineering

Dr. Nathan Johnson is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University and the Director of the Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS). His 20-person research team takes energy innovations from concept to construction with a focus on distributed energy resources, smart networks, microgrid controls, and off-grid solutions. Dr. Johnson manages a one-acre microgrid test bed to combine simulation-based design with hands-on fabrication and testing to create next-generation solutions to current market needs. Before joining ASU, he spent ten years in industry and academia working in business development for the energy sector. He now helps start and advise small businesses. Dr. Johnson is also an active educator with training and capacity building programs both inside and outside standard university curricula. In his spare time, he runs marathons and regularly paces the Boston qualifying time to help individuals meet their personal goals. 

Full details on Dr. Johnson's research and teaching available through his personal website.

Academic Affiliations at ASU

Graduate Faculty, School of Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy, The Fulton Schools of Engineering
Graduate Faculty, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, The Fulton Schools of Engineering
Senior Sustainability Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability
Affiliate Faculty, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes

Education

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2012
MS, International Development, Iowa State University, 2008
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2004

Research Interests

Microgrds; Distributed energy resources; Off-grid power solutions; Complex systems; Modeling and optimization; Hybrid power systems; Energy management systems; Combined heat and power; Designing for sustainability; Engineering for global development; Capacity building