Bobby Noble is the Senior Program Manager for the Gas Turbine R&D at EPRI. Within the research area, he and his team work on topics involving all aspects of the gas turbine system. His primary expertise is in combustion and analytics related research.

Bobby is the 2024 ASME Westinghouse Silver Medal awardee and an ASME Fellow with more than 22 years of experience in the gas turbine and power industry. He is a member-at-large for the ASME TEC Sector council. He serves as a trustee for the Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) and as a member (former chair) of the Industrial and Professional Advisory Committee (IPAC) for Penn State’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. He holds six patents, co-edited the book Renewable Fuels: Sources, Conversion, and Utilization, and has authored/co-authored 27+ journal publications along with 76+ conference publications. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Clemson University and a MS in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Day 1: Wednesday January 14th | 16:30 – 17:00

Title:
Current landscape on worldwide decarbonization policies: a critical appraisal

Abstract:
This presentation will explore the decarbonization landscape across the United States, Europe, and Asia. While many regions have pursued ambitious decarbonization strategies, priorities and approaches have shifted over the past year. The presenter will provide an overview of current goals, evolving focus areas, and key policy developments shaping these efforts.