Austin is a Licensing Assistant at the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. He supports our licensing team with marketing, and outreach efforts.

He has extensive experience in energy storage materials, technology transfer, and renewable energy consulting. At the University of Texas at Austin’s technology commercialization office, Austin evaluated 250+ technologies, managed a portfolio of 52 advanced battery innovations, and created licensing bundles to advance university research. As a Senior Technical Consultant at Scharf Energy, he contributes to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid modernization, and renewable energy projects, leveraging AI/ML technologies for operational efficiency. Known for his collaborative approach and commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships, Austin has built a reputation for providing expert advisory services that prioritize long-term value and sustainable success. By combining technical expertise with strategic insights, Austin
strives to support the commercialization of transformative innovations.

Austin earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Chemistry from Bethany College.