Director of the Center for Electromechanics at the University of Texas at Austin
Michael Lewis is the Director of the Center for Electromechanics at the University of Texas at Austin. He has over 25 years of experience in advanced research and technology development with a focus on alternative fuels and renewable energy for transportation and stationary power applications, including hydrogen power and energy systems. His team has developed, built, and tested fuel cell hybrid vehicles ranging from small utility trucks, to transit buses, to medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Beyond vehicles, his team has also investigated materials-based hydrogen generation technologies, alternative storage vessel designs, and the use of linear motor driven compressors and expanders for hydrogen fueling. Mr. Lewis is currently leading UT’s efforts on the DOE H2@Scale in Texas project that will demonstrate renewable pathways for hydrogen production and inform cost effective hydrogen solutions for transportation and industrial applications. In addition, he will lead UT’s efforts in supporting the technical data and analysis workgroup for HyVelocity, the Gulf Coast Clean Hydrogen Hub.