Nick Barilo
Nick Barilo is Executive Director of the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Hydrogen Safety Program manager at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). As Executive Director of CHS, Nick helps to facilitate access to hydrogen safety experts; develop comprehensive safety guidance, outreach, and education materials, and provide a forum to partner on worldwide technical solutions.
Nick is also a licensed fire protection engineer having over 30 years of experience and has dedicated his career to reducing risks to personnel and property. He has served on the NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code committee and was instrumental in developing the document’s fundamental chapters. His work at PNNL provides essential hydrogen safety support for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Office. In this capacity, he directs the U.S. Hydrogen Safety Panel activities and leads safety knowledge dissemination and first responder training efforts. Nick has authored papers and journal articles and has presented both nationally and internationally on hydrogen safety.
ChEnected contributions
AcuTech: Center for Hydrogen Safety Member Spotlight
Since its start in 1994, AcuTech has worked with the processing and use of hydrogen gas. Learn more about their specialized work and about their involvement with the Center for Hydrogen Safety.
Announcing Launch of CHS’s Hydrogen Safety Credential
Want to stand out in the job market or give your company a competitive advantage when bidding on hydrogen projects? Check out the new CHS Hydrogen Safety Credential.
It’s Hydrogen Day in the U.S.
Celebrate Hydrogen Day by learning more about the latest developments in hydrogen applications, safety, and more.