Dr. Browne is the co-founder and CEO of M2X Energy, a clean fuels company deploying modular gas-to-liquid systems that convert stranded methane into low-carbon fuels. M2X Energy is backed by Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Dr. Browne's career bridges technical research, commercial execution, and operational leadership. He earned a PhD in Earth & Environmental Engineering from Columbia University (2016), where his ARPA-E-funded research became the foundation for M2X’s core technology. He also co-founded Rho AI, a data science firm focused on real-world applications, where he led business operations through acquisition by General Motors in 2021.
Dr. Browne received a BS in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University (1993). He currently teaches a course in vehicle dynamics (E4430), and has previously taught courses in data science (E4520) and capstone senior design (E3420/E3430). Dr. Browne also serves as the faculty advisor to the University’s Formula SAE team and represents The Climate School on the Alumni Trustee Nominating Committee. Prior to his mid-career PhD, Dr. Browne spent 18 years in professional motorsports as a NASCAR race engineer and Crew Chief.