Research Staff
These staff lead solar research programs at NLR.
Solar Energy Technologies Laboratory Program Manager
In 2015, Mary Werner became the program manager for the Solar Program, the flagship program at the lab.
Chief of Staff
Kristen Ardani leads the solar market research and analysis program at NLR, which focuses on reducing soft costs and transferring emerging technologies to market.
Laboratory Program Manager II, Partnership Development
Steve Gorin serves as the partnership lead for photovoltaic research at NLR. He develops collaborative efforts in materials science, renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and energy systems integration.
Research Advisor III, Materials Science
Nancy Haegel is director of the National Center for Photovoltaics.
Researcher V, Systems Engineering
Joe Simon leads NLR's solar tech-to-market research. He is an experienced project manager focused on renewable energy, event management, competition management, and optimizing the built environment through energy-efficient design, development, and analysis.
Solar Research Staff
See NLR staff listings for concentrating solar power and photovoltaic research.
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Last Updated Dec. 7, 2025