Gerald H. Groenewold
DIRECTOR
Dr. Gerald Groenewold is the Director of the Energy & Environmental Research Center
(EERC), the primary research entity at the University of North Dakota (UND). Dr.
Groenewold directs a multidisciplinary science and engineering research team of
about 300 people who focus on research, development, demonstration, and commercialization
of energy and environmental technologies.
Everett A. Sondreal
Principal Research Advisor
Dr. Everett A. Sondreal is the Principal Research Advisor at the EERC. He received
his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and his M.S. and
B.S. from UND. Prior to his current position, Dr. Sondreal was the Director of the
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grand Forks Energy Technology Center, where he directed
the planning and implementation of the DOE-led mission for western U.S. low-rank
coals.
Thomas A. Erickson
Associate Director for Business, Operations, and Intellectual Property
Thomas A. Erickson is the Associate Director for Business, Operations, and Intellectual Property at the EERC, where he oversees activities
related to safety, facilities, and business functions. The duties and responsibilities of this position are focused on providing facilities,
engineering and construction support, accounting services, contracting services, business policies and practices, and safe operations to
enable and enhance the cutting-edge research of the EERC as well as developing and enhancing strategic collaborative relationships with
EERC clients, protecting relevant intellectual property, and advancing EERC-developed technologies into the commercial marketplace.
Deb J. Haley
Associate Director for Marketing,
Outreach, and Administrative Resources
Deb J. Haley is the Associate Director for Marketing, Outreach, and Administrative
Resources at the EERC and has worked in the energy and environment field at UND
for over 30 years. Ms. Haley's background has provided her with a fundamental understanding
of the mission and goals of the EERC, and her position as a member of the senior
management team is to assist in the development, marketing, and implementation of
EERC programs.
John A. Harju
Associate Director for Research
John A. Harju is the Associate Director for Research at the EERC, where he oversees
the activities of a team of scientists and engineers focused on research, development,
demonstration, and commercialization of energy and environmental technologies. Strategic
energy and environmental issues include zero-emission coal utilization; CO2 capture
and sequestration; energy and water sustainability; hydrogen and fuel cells; advanced
air emission control technologies, emphasizing SOX, NOX, air toxics, fine particulate,
and mercury control; renewable energy; wind energy; water management; flood prevention;
global climate change; waste utilization; energy efficiency; and contaminant cleanup.
