Roger D. Aines, Ph.D
Energy Program Chief Scientist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Contact: 925-423-7184 | aines1 [at] llnl.gov (aines1[at]llnl[dot]gov)
Education
Ph.D., Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology (1984)
B.A., Chemistry, Carleton College (1978)
Professional Interests
Roger Aines is the Energy Program Chief Scientist at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, which conducts government and private sector research in clean energy technology. Roger developed and led the Carbon Initiative at LLNL, which aims to understand, develop, and implement technologies for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so-called carbon dioxide removal technologies. He has worked on all aspects of carbon management technology and analysis.
During 2023-2034 Roger was on detail assignment to DOE as the Senior Advisor for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the Office of the Under Secretary for Energy and Innovation. He provided oversight and assistance with all aspects of the Carbon Negative Earthshot. This included coordinating the efforts within DOE, and liaising with other government agencies engaged in CDR work including NOAA and the Department of Interior. He was one of the authors of the National Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Research Strategy issued by the National Science and Technology Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Carleton College, and Doctor of Philosophy in geochemistry from the California Institute of Technology.
