Research Staff

Adam Bratis

Associate Lab Director-Bio Energy Sciences & Technology

Adam Bratis' role as associate lab director is to guide NREL's research to accomplish the objectives of the Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office and to serve as a spokesperson for the bioenergy research effort at NREL, both internally and externally. This includes oversight in the areas of biochemical conversion, thermochemical conversion, algae, techno-economic and life-cycle analyses, and fuels and product testing.

Adam.Bratis@nrel.gov
303-384-7852

Thomas Foust

Center Director II-Technical

As National Bioenergy Center drector, Thomas Foust guides and directs NREL's research efforts and those of collaborating national laboratories to develop biomass conversion technologies via biochemical and thermochemical routes, as well as critical research areas addressing the sustainability of biofuels, bioproducts, and bioenergy. His areas of expertise include feedstock production, biomass-to-fuels conversion technologies, and environmental and societal sustainability issues associated with biofuels.

Thomas.Foust@nrel.gov
303-384-7755

Zia Abdullah

Laboratory Program Manager III-Biological Science

As the Biomass laboratory program manager, Zia Abdullah fosters NREL’s relationship with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office program. In addition, he works with senior lab management to set the strategic agenda for NREL's biomass portfolio and with research staff to execute against the research strategy. He is a mechanical engineer with extensive experience and accomplishments in thermochemically and biochemically converting biomass to fuels and chemicals.

Zia.Abdullah@nrel.gov
303-275-4798