Karolina Pearson

Karolina Pearson has a diverse work experience. Karolina currently holds a Program Manager position at Plug Power, specializing in Electrolyzer Plant Solutions. Prior to this, they worked as a Project Manager and Systems Engineer in the same company, focusing on Electrolyzer Systems.

Before joining Plug Power, Karolina worked as a Research Engineer at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), where they developed and designed innovative process concepts for thermochemical conversion of liquid fuels for the production of hydrogen-rich product gas. Their work demonstrated a significant increase in electric efficiency compared to conventional gas turbines used in aircraft.

Karolina also gained experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Stuttgart, Institute of Combustion and Power Plant Technology. During their time there, they investigated tar formation during absorption enhanced reforming of biomass and analyzed tar composition using wet chemical adsorption methods.

Additionally, Karolina completed an internship at Bosch, where they conducted technology assessments and market research on pellet and wood furnaces. Karolina also interned at Zweckverband Landeswasserversorgung.

Overall, Karolina Pearson has a strong background in program and project management, systems engineering, research, and technology assessment across various industries including renewable energy, aerospace, and water management.

Karolina Pearson completed their Bachelor and Master degrees in Environmental Engineering at the University of Stuttgart from 2003 to 2009. Following that, they pursued a Doctor of Engineering Sciences degree in Thermal Process Technology and Alternative Fuels at the same university, which they successfully obtained between 2011 and 2016. During their studies, Karolina spent a semester abroad at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2007, although no specific degree was mentioned for this period.