Dustin Abele

About Dustin Abele

CTO & Co-Founder at Lukera Energy, where we\'re solving one of clean tech\'s biggest challenges: making sustainable methanol both profitable and accessible.We\'ve developed breakthrough technology that transforms waste methane into high-value methanol with 7x greater energy efficiency than conventional methods. Our process produces carbon-negative fuel without requiring subsidies, creating a scalable pathway for industries, particularly the maritime sector, to transition to clean energy.This breakthrough builds on my 7+ years of experience in materials development, process development, and scaling up renewable energy technologies. I help companies enhance green energy technology performance and reliability, delivering measurable improvements in capacity and efficiency.I\'m passionate about breakthrough technologies that can scale to solve global energy challenges. Whether it\'s transforming waste emissions into valuable fuels or advancing next-generation energy storage, I thrive on turning innovative science into commercial reality.I love connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and clean tech innovators. Interested in learning more about our methanol technology or discussing clean tech opportunities? Reach out at d•••••@lukera.energy or here on LinkedIn!

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Durham Technical Community College

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Instruct general chemistry courses for students pursuing associate degrees, STEM transfer pathways, and career certifications. Design and implement a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences and practical applications. Mentor students from diverse backgrounds, including working adults and first-generation college students, fostering scientific literacy and critical thinking skills essential for success in healthcare, engineering, and other STEM fields.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachlors of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

  2010 — 2015

• The George Washington University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry), Materials Chemistry

  2016 — 2024

• Arendell Parrott Academy

  High School Diploma

  2008 — 2010

• The George Washington University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry

Skills

• Uv/Vis Spectroscopy
• Organic Chemistry
• Uv/Vis
• Sem
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Analytical Chemistry
• Tem
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Data Analysis
• Hplc
• Cgmp Practices
• Golf
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
• Nmr
• Gmp
• Infrared (Ir)
• Science
• Data Entry
• Nanomaterials
• Ir
• Bet
• Public Speaking
• Chromatography
• Leadership
• Research
• Tga