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Dane Boysen is a visionary leader in advanced energy technologies with decades of experience spanning research, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. Boysen held pivotal roles, including CEO of RedoxBlox, where he spearheaded the commercialization of breakthrough thermochemical energy storage technology, raising $40 million in venture capital. His career highlights include founding Modular Chemical, Inc., which pioneers modular gas treatment solutions and serving as Chief Technologist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Cyclotron Road, now called Activate, where he developed the program’s core curriculum and mentored 20 energy-technology startup companies. As Executive Director of Research Operations at the Gas Technology Institute, he helped build a public-private coalition to launch the RAPID Institute, a $70 million initiative aimed at advancing modular chemical processing. At ARPA-E, Boysen managed a $120 million portfolio of cutting-edge energy projects and spearheaded initiatives such as the MOVE program for natural gas vehicle technology. A prolific inventor and contributor to the field, Boysen holds 10 patents and has authored more than 25 publications, driving advancements in fuel cells, energy storage, and emissions reduction, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in cleantech commercialization.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.