George Guthrie

As principal deputy director of NETL, George Guthrie, Ph.D., is responsible for assisting the NETL director in executing the Lab’s mission by leading the effective management of the human resources capabilities and talent at NETL and maintaining a thriving, innovative culture. As a scientist, Guthrie has over 30 years of experience in geosciences and applied-energy applications. His technical background spans subsurface applications to materials over a variety of energy-related topics. Prior to joining NETL, Guthrie worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he served as deputy director for the applied energy programs. In addition to leading a diverse portfolio of applied R&D in applied energy, he also helped to establish and lead a place-based initiative in energy transition for the intermountain west. Guthrie received his bachelor’s from Harvard University in 1984 and his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in 1989.