Savannah River National Laboratory
Michael J. Martínez-Rodríguez has extensive work experience in various engineering and research roles. Michael J. currently holds the position of Principal Engineer at Savannah River National Laboratory since March 2015. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Technology Officer at Greenway Energy LLC from January 2007 to December 2019. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Senior Engineer and Post-Doctoral Researcher at Savannah River National Laboratory from October 2008 to March 2015. Michael J. also held positions as a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Research Assistant at the University of South Carolina from August 2003 to May 2010, focusing on fuel cell research and developing mathematical models. Additionally, they gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the US Army Corps of Engineers in 2002 and 2001, and as an Engineer Assistant at Pharmacia in 2000.
Michael J. Martínez-Rodríguez earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina from 2003-2008. Prior to that, they obtained an MS in Environmental Engineering from the Universidad de Puerto Rico from 2000-2003. Their undergraduate studies were also completed at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, where they earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from 1994-2000.
Savannah River National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the Nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems. With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the Nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the Nation’s nuclear materials. SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S. Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the Nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization. Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.