Dr. Nathan Johnson is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University and the Director of the Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS). His 20-person research team takes energy innovations from concept to construction with a focus on distributed energy resources, smart networks, micro-grid controls, and off-grid solutions. Dr. Johnson manages a one-acre micro-grid test bed to combine simulation-based design with hands-on fabrication and testing to create next-generation solutions to current market needs. Before joining ASU, he spent ten years in industry and academia on energy sector business development projects. Dr. Johnson is also an active educator with training and capacity building programs both inside and outside standard university curricula. 

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