Tom Johnson has 28 years experience as a Research Engineer with Southern Company’s Research and Environmental Affairs Department.

During his career he has been Project Manager on several alternative fuel development efforts. He has directed projects on direct coal liquefaction, coal gasification, and advanced coal cleaning. Most recently, he has been responsible for managing Southern Company’s Renewable Energy Technology Program, including evaluation of the use of biomass for power generation in existing and future plants.

Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Auburn University and is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.