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Meeting the Moment: Climate Science, Solutions, and Policy
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Breakout Session: Energy Innovation and Policy
Wednesday May 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)

Speakers
avatar for Kody Powell

Kody Powell

John A. and Amy B. Williams Endowed Professor Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
I am an energy systems researcher. I study complex, integrated systems of multiple energy components and use the tools of systems engineering, such as simulation, optimization, advanced control, and process design to develop and operate systems where the components are synergistic... Read More →
avatar for Braiden Garner

Braiden Garner

Product Development Engineer, Torus
Braiden Garner is a Product Development Engineer at Torus, where he has led product
marketing for the residential and commercial energy storage platform since March 2025.
His work bridges the gap between deep technical systems and the customers who deploy
them, translating batter... Read More →
avatar for Kristie S. McLin

Kristie S. McLin

Director of Research and Science, Managing PI (Utah Forge), Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI), Utah FORGE project
Dr. Kristie S. McLin serves as Director of Research and Science at the Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI) and as the Managing PI of the Utah FORGE project. Dr. McLin has extensive experience in geothermal and subsurface energy systems, with expertise in inorganic geochemistry, fluid–rock... Read More →
avatar for Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon

Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon

Director, Utah Nuclear Engineering Program (UNEP), University of Utah
Dr. Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Utah, where he serves as the Director of the Utah Nuclear Engineering Program and holds the EnergySolutions Presidential Endowed Chair. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)
  Late Afternoon Breakout Session

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