Group Personnel
Chris Benson
Postdoctoral Associate
MIT, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 2014
MIT, S.M., Technology & Policy, 2012
MIT, S.M., Mechanical Engineering, 2012
MIT, S.B., Mechanical Engineering, 2010
Work Experience:
ENEL Green Power, Wind Power Implementation, Pisa, Italy, Summer 2010
United States Air Force, Cadet Training Assistant, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, Summer 2009
The Office of Senator Mark Udall, Energy Policy Intern, Washington, D.C, Summer 2009
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Energy Efficiency Intern, Boston, MA, Winter 2009
Protonex Technologies, Mechanical Engineering Intern, Broomfield, CO, Summer 2008 and Summer 2007
Research Description:
Chris is interested in how technologies develop over time, and how that knowledge can improve future research. His industry knowledge includes Solar Photovoltaics, Energy Efficiency and Wind Power.
