Alan Ransil
About Alan Ransil
Alan Ransil serves as the Filecoin Green Project Lead and has an extensive background in research and sustainability, with previous roles at institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Protocol Labs.
Work at Protocol Labs
Alan Ransil serves as the Filecoin Green Project Lead at Protocol Labs, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on promoting sustainable practices within the Filecoin ecosystem. Prior to this, he worked as a Power Systems and Data Science Researcher at Protocol Labs from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to various research initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Protocol Labs, Alan Ransil is currently an Advisor at Global Carbon Reward, a position he has held since 2022. He also serves as a Sustainability Advisor at the Filecoin Foundation, starting in 2023. His work in these roles emphasizes the integration of sustainability into technological advancements and carbon management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Alan Ransil has an extensive educational background, having studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2010 to 2018, where he completed both his Master's and PhD studies. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His academic training has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering and sustainability.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Alan Ransil co-founded CoolComposites, Inc., where he worked from 2015 to 2018. He has also held various research positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Affiliate at the MIT Energy Initiative. His early career included a role as a Research Assistant at Stanford University and a Laboratory Research Assistant at A123 Systems.