Michael joined PNNL in 2009 as a Senior Engineer following twelve years in the commercial semiconductor industry, where his work experience included device engineering and reliability, circuit design, application support, and technical marketing. His current research efforts, supported by the Department of Energy Solid-State Lighting program, are focused on evaluating and characterizing new Connected Lighting System technologies and capabilities, exploring the potential for Connected Lighting Systems to provide grid services, and the development of related standards and specifications. Michael is a member of IES, IEEE, and ASHRAE; serves on multiple standards development committees; and consults with numerous energy efficiency organizations, specification bodies, and early adopters.