About Us

Leadership Team

Dr. Greg Upton

Interim Executive Director

Tyler Gray

Director of Energy Innovation

Chris McLindon

Director of Energy Education & Outreach

Brian Snyder

Associate Professor and Director of Energy Research, Development & Demonstration

Prof. Keith Hall

Director of the Mineral Law Institute and Director of the John P. Laborde Energy Law Center

Dr. Siddhartha Narra

Research Associate/Energy Information & Data Lead

Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council includes representatives of organizations, companies, state government, and citizens who have a vested interest in shaping Louisiana’s energy future through research and policy development.

Meet our Advisory Council

Recent Research

The LSU Energy Institute is dedicated to advancing energy solutions that make an impact in Louisiana and around the world. Explore our recent research work:

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The LSU Energy Institute welcomes researchers, students, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate with us. Together, we can advance energy innovation, deliver independent, policy-relevant insights, and develop practical solutions that strengthen Louisiana's position in an evolving energy landscape.

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