Jason Quinn is the operating director at CSU’s Energy Institute and a professor of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in sustainability, system optimization and life cycle assessment. With a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from CSU and a M.S. in nuclear engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Quinn is an authority in evaluating energy technologies through carbon accounting.

His research, notably featured in publications like Nature, including the article “Carbon footprint of indoor cultivated cannabis,” has garnered significant attention for uncovering the environmental implications of various technologies. Quinn’s investigations extend across diverse fields, encompassing electrified transportation, biofuels, carbon capture, small modular nuclear reactors, desert agriculture, synthetic spider silk and algae systems.

Dedicated to advancing sustainable practices, Quinn remains at the forefront of shaping a more environmentally conscious future.