Johanna Wellington

Johanna leads a broad portfolio of advanced technology research focused on sustainable energy and water solutions. Specific research focus areas include renewables, carbon management, energy efficiency, smart grid enhancements, and low cost water solutions

Johanna has 20 years of experience in Energy. She joined GE Power Systems in 1992 as a Combustion Design Engineer. During her 6+ year tenure in Combustion Engineering, Johanna worked on the design and development of low emission combustion systems. In 1998 she joined the Power Generation Technology Laboratory, first as Technical Leader then as Lab Manager. Johanna joined the Quality Organization in 2000 as a Master Blackbelt. In 2002 she accepted the role of General Manager, Accessory Systems Engineering and in 2004, she became the General Manager for the Generator & Electrical Systems Engineering Department. In March of 2010, Johanna joined the Research Center in her current role as Advanced Technology Leader for Sustainable Energy

Johanna earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Union College in 1992 and a Masters in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1998.