Abstract: A discussion on the challenges presented by the energy transition and ExxonMobil's research to develop technical solutions to reduce emissions while meeting growing global energy demand.

Speaker Bio:

Nick Clausi is the vice president of Research for ExxonMobil. In this role, Nick leads a team of scientists and engineers whose collective mission is to develop the next generation of products and lower carbon energy technology solutions, including advanced biofuels, carbon capture and storage, natural gas technologies and energy efficient processes. As part of their research, Nick’s team works with leading research and technology companies, national labs, universities and others around the world involved in breakthrough energy and product research.

Nick received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1994, followed by M.S. and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.  He joined ExxonMobil in 1998 and during his career has held roles across the corporation in chemicals, refining, and technology.  Most recently, he served as vice president of Global Chemical Technology, senior vice president of Performance Derivatives and vice president of Engineering before assuming his current position in April 2022.

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