Meet our team

Jason has dedicated his career to technology assessment, focusing on understanding how technology can effectively address climate change. In 2019, he founded Sustainability Science in response to the growing need for sustainability assessment in various industries. His educational background and research endeavors primarily center around energy. Currently, his work is concentrated on the system evaluation of electric transportation, microalgae biofuels, nuclear power systems, agricultural systems, optimization, foundational life cycle methodology, and advancing integrated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) through carbon cost accounting. Jason's research efforts are committed to developing engineering system models validated through experimentation, leveraged for techno-economic evaluation, life cycle assessment, and understanding resource demands. The results from modeling work serve to focus research and development efforts on high-impact areas. Jason earned his master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in nuclear engineering and engineering physics. He later completed his Ph.D. at Colorado State University in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, he holds the position of an associate professor and Rockwell-Anderson Endowed Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Colorado State University. In his free time, he enjoys finding peace disconnected on the rivers of the west with his family, driven by his passion for the outdoors that motivates his search for technological solutions supporting the reduction of carbon emissions.

Jonah has always possessed a knack for critical thinking and problem-solving. From 4th-grade Lego robotics challenges to repairing broken record players while attending engineering school, Jonah’s passion for learning and problem-solving has evolved and grown to encompass the larger challenges facing humanity. After earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Jonah seized the opportunity to work with Dr. Jason Quinn at Colorado State University, conducting critical research on renewable seaweed biofuel systems while pursuing his Master’s in ME. Upon graduation, Jonah accepted a Research Associate position to continue researching renewable energy solutions that address our increasing energy demands while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. As the CTO of Sustainability Science, Jonah aspires to expand beyond the academic realm and collaborate with a wide range of industry professionals. His goal is to demonstrate the economic and environmental feasibility of sustainable solutions, aiming to attract the attention of policymakers and companies whose decisions will shape our path forward. Aside from work, Jonah enjoys playing music, woodworking, and outdoor adventures.

Garrett earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, focusing on studying the food, water, and energy nexus as a member of the Quinn Sustainability Research Laboratory. In his free time, you will find him outdoors, cycling, running, hiking, or skiing. His love for the outdoors drives his passion to make our world a happier, healthier, and more beautiful place to explore. Garrett believes that engineering advancements towards sustainability can help mitigate the environmental and societal costs associated with the continued growth in worldwide food, water, and energy demand. He works to quantify the compromises between cost, water quality, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions within the food, water, and energy nexus. This work informs experimental research and guides project direction through system modeling, optimization, techno-economic assessment (TEA), and life cycle analysis (LCA).

Braden’s expertise lies in the intersection of systems thinking and data analysis, which he employs to address some of the most significant environmental challenges facing our world today. His research focuses on the techno-economic evaluation, life-cycle assessment, and systems optimization of novel sustainable technologies, including electric vehicles, carbon capture, biofuels, and energy storage. Braden holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Utah State University and will complete a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University in the summer of 2024. He prefers to spend his free time outdoors, peak bagging in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Brooke holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Colorado State University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Michigan State University. Her master's research focused on advancing natural rubber production in the Southwestern U.S. through the cultivation of Guayule, a topic that continues to be a focal point in her current professional endeavors. Brooke is dedicated to contributing to impactful solutions that address critical environmental challenges. Her work goes beyond the basics, aiming to make a lasting difference in sustainable practices through innovative thinking and problem solving. Beyond her professional life, Brooke enjoys kayaking rivers and exploring nature with her two dogs.

During school at Colorado State University, David cultivated a broad understanding of transportation electrification, covering the subtleties of vehicle powertrain control and the complexities of nationwide charging infrastructure planning. Since completing his doctorate in Systems Engineering, David has been dedicated to finding effective strategies to ease and speed the electric vehicle transition. This involves pinpointing critical questions and balancing depth with breadth to answer them. When he's not working, David spends his time trying to catch up on his unrealistic reading goals.