Dr. Narendra Pal, based in San Francisco Bay Area, California, is a leading expert in renewable energy and hydrogen infrastructure with over two decades of experience driving sustainable energy solutions across North America and Asia. As CEO of Pacific Hydrogen LLC and Principal Investigator, he has spearheaded high-profile initiatives, including the US-DOE Maritime Hydrogen Demonstration Project, advancing green hydrogen production and application in maritime and automotive sectors.

Holding a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Stanford LEAD (Executive Management) from GSB, Stanford University, Dr. Pal combines technical expertise with strategic leadership. His contributions include shaping hydrogen safety standards through memberships in NFPA-2 and ARCHES, and collaborating with organizations like Sandia National Labs and the US Coast Guard.

A Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) and Renewable Energy Professional (REP®), Dr. Pal is a passionate advocate for green hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing global energy systems, mission-critical facilities and tactical defense equipment, frequently speaking on infrastructure, innovation, safety, and scalability in the hydrogen economy.