Imona Omole ’04

Imona Omole ’04 is an experienced leader in energy development, with over 15 years in the field and roles at ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, and currently at Verdant Energy LLC. In addition to his BS in Chemical Engineering from UMass Amherst, he has a PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Tech. His education is further enhanced by executive business programs at Chicago Booth and University of Texas Austin. 

Omole specializes in renewable fuels, including biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG), syngas production, carbon mitigation, and hydrogen solutions. He has successfully led significant capital projects and managed diverse teams across the US on various innovative energy projects. 

As an innovator, Omole has obtained 6 patents in energy and materials technology through his work with Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron. He has also developed numerous trade secrets in energy, contributing to over 20 publications. He serves as a nominated reviewer for the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E GREENWELLS program and has reviewed for other industry journals and projects. 

His achievements include membership in the Tau Beta Pi and Golden Key honor societies, winning the first-place achievement award at Georgia Tech's Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department symposium poster session, being a semifinalist for a company-wide Golden Shield Award, and receiving several departmental awards.