Bio

Dr. Boysen is a visionary leader in advanced energy technologies, with over two decades of ex-perience spanning research, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. Boysen has held pivotal roles, including the CEO of RedoxBlox, where he spearheaded the commercialization of a breakthrough thermochemical energy storage technology, raising over $40 million in venture capital. His career highlights include founding Modular Chemical, Inc. to pioneer modular gas treatment solutions and serving as Chief Technologist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Cyclotron Road (now called Activate)—a national lab-embedded incubator—where he developed the program’s core curriculum and mentored over 20 energy-technology startup companies. As the Executive Director of Research Operations at the Gas Technology Institute, he helped build a public-private coalition to launch the RAPID Institute, a $70 million initiative to advance modular chemical processing. At ARPA-E, Boysen managed a $120 million portfolio of cutting-edge energy projects, spearheading initiatives like the MOVE program for natural gas vehicle technology. A prolific inventor and contributor to the field, Boysen holds over 10 patents and authored more than 25 publications—driving advancements in fuel cells, energy storage, and emissions reduction—and solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in cleantech commercialization. With a Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Science from the California Institute of Technology, Dr. Boysen has consistently bridged the gap between scientific innovation and commercial viability, cementing his status as a transformative force in cleantech commercialization and sustainable energy development.

Academic Appointments

  • Research Engineer, Precourt Institute for Energy

Professional Education

  • B.S., University of Washington, Ceramic Engineering (1997)
  • M.S., California Institute of Technology, Materials Science (2001)
  • Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, Materials Science (2004)

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