Michael Lewis

Mr. Michael Lewis is a research scientist at The University of Texas at Austin Center for Electromechanics. He has more than 25 years of experience in advanced research and technology development, focusing on alternative fuels and renewable energy for transportation and stationary power applications, including hydrogen power and energy systems. Lewis’ 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 expenders for hydrogen fueling. Lewis is currently leading UT’s efforts on the DOE H2@Scale in Texas award that will demonstrate renewable pathways for hydrogen production and enable cost-effective hydrogen for transportation and industrial applications. In addition, this project will also study the opportunities for a hydrogen energy economy in Texas and the Gulf Coast region. With this research, Lewis’ team aims to advance alternative fuels and energy technologies and collaborate with industrial partners to accelerate their adoption and commercialization.