Eric Masanet

Eric Masanet is a distinguished academic and expert in industrial sustainability and decarbonization who was recently appointed to the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC) by U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in January 2024.12

Professional Background

Eric Masanet holds several notable positions:

• Professor and Mellichamp Chair in Sustainability Science for Emerging Technologies at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)2
• Courtesy appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCSB2
• Faculty Scientist in the Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory2

Research and Expertise

Masanet's work focuses on:

• Developing models, datasets, and roadmaps for decarbonizing industrial and information technology sectors2
• Energy systems analysis
• Climate change mitigation
• Sustainable manufacturing
• Data centers and information and communications technology3

Notable Achievements and Roles

Throughout his career, Masanet has held several significant positions:

• Head of the Energy Demand Technology Unit at the International Energy Agency in Paris (2015-2017)2
• Lead Author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report2
• Author of the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment2
• Member of the Research Advisory Board of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (2019-present)2
• Consultant at the U.S. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2022-2024)2
• Former Editor in Chief of Resources, Conservation, and Recycling journal2

Education

Masanet holds advanced degrees in mechanical engineering:

• Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley
• M.S. from Northwestern University
• B.S. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison2

His appointment to the ITIAC underscores his expertise in industrial emissions reduction technology development and his potential to contribute to the committee's goal of decarbonizing America's industrial sector.13