Tim is a science policy expert currently working as a Senior Research Associate at Energy Futures Initiative, with a focus on innovative ways to advance the carbon removal industry in the U.S. via policy. He comes from a scientific background, having received his PhD in molecular engineering at the University of Chicago in 2020. While his scientific and policy work has focused primarily on decarbonization, his work is broadly guided by the idea that science and scientists should use their unique perspectives and skills to further the public interest, with a particular focus on equity and restorative justice.