Jim Owens
FounderCofounder at Sesame Sustainability
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
FoundedSesame Sustainability
About
Jim Owens is Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at Sesame Sustainability, which develops software for evaluating emerging technologies and supply chain options for utilities and energy companies. He completed a PhD at MIT modeling the effects of EVs, storage, and low-carbon fuels on energy systems. Owens has also worked on federal energy policy with the EFI Foundation and contributed to DOE-funded projects on carbon capture and hydrogen.
Cofounder at Sesame Sustainability
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Co-founders at Sesame Sustainability
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Paul SizaireCofounder
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James OwensDirector
Experience
- Sesame SustainabilityCo-Founder & Head of Engineeringcurrent2023 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Virginia Tech Department of Chemical EngineeringChair, Young Alumni Boardcurrent2023 — present
- MIT Energy and Climate ClubVice President2022 — 2024
- SchlumbergerEngineering Consultant2021
- Via SeparationsEngineering Consultant2021
- Saint-GobainEngineering Consultant2021
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate
- Virginia TechBachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering
Skills & more
Public Speaking14Leadership14Teamwork11Python (Programming Language)Matlab5Microsoft Office9Research8Chemical Engineering5Data Analysis6Project Management6Energy Systems AnalysisCustomer Service2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jim Owens?
- Jim Owens is Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at Sesame Sustainability, which develops software for evaluating emerging technologies and supply chain options for utilities and energy companies. He completed a PhD at MIT modeling the effects of EVs, storage, and low-carbon fuels on energy systems. Owens has also worked on federal energy policy with the EFI Foundation and contributed to DOE-funded projects on carbon capture and hydrogen.
- Where does Jim Owens work?
- Jim Owens is Cofounder of Sesame Sustainability.
- What companies did Jim Owens found?
- Jim Owens founded Sesame Sustainability.
- Where did Jim Owens go to school?
- Jim Owens studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering); MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate); Virginia Tech (Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering).
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