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Dr. John ("Jack") Martin
Welcome to SustainableJack.com: Explore the World of Dr. Jack Martin
Dr. Jack Martin is a passionate innovator with decades of experience in environmentally sustainable systems, renewable energy, and technology education. With a career spanning continents and industries, Jack has led transformative projects through service in the Peace Corps and many other collaborations with organizations like the United Nations, and USAID, bringing sustainable solutions to communities worldwide.
As an educator, Jack has taught at institutions like Appalachian State University, NC A&T, and West Virginia University, developing curricula that have shaped the future of renewable energy and sustainable technology. His students now hold positions in companies that didn’t exist when Jack began his own career. His work has sparked millions in grants and cutting-edge innovations. He’s also the founder of the Triad Electric Vehicle Association.
A Senior Member and Major in the Civil Air Patrol, Jack continues to serve his community, integrating sustainability into his aerospace education and safety roles. He also hosts the Home Power Hour, sharing insights into renewable energy and sustainable living.
Jack blends the curiosity of a scientist, the dynamics of humor and improv, a deep commitment to making the world a better place, and decades of experience and knowledge.
On this site, Jack invites you to explore his work and join him on the journey toward a more sustainable future
Renewable Energy
A combination of renewable energy technologies
such as solar, wind, geothermal, ocean thermal,
biomass, biogas, biogasification can provide us
with local, abundant and inexpensive supply
of power that can be done on an individual basis.
Sustainable Resource Management
A dissertation combined with practical experience owning recycling and composting services. Teaching Waste Management to university students.
Developing a sample protocol for the analysis of municipal solid waste and its economic opportunities with Dan Knapp, Urban Ore.
Sustainable Transportation
From bikes to cars, biodiesel to electric and solar-powered. Hypermiling. Developing Light Electric Vehicle curriculum, teaching students to build their own.
Founder and President of the Board, The Triad Electric Vehicle Association (TEVA).
Disaster Recovery
Teaching first aid, driving an ambulance, working in a hospital, being a paramedic and serving with the Civil Air Patrol in Search & Rescue. Air crew. Disaster recovery efforts with indigenous people who are climate refugees in Louisiana. Industries in transition.
US Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol
Rank: Major. Aerospace education. Emergency services, search and rescue. Professional development, education, and training. Working with senior members and cadets.
Goal: Bring sustainability to US Air Force Auxiliary.
Teaching: Sharing Knowledge & Passing It On
Teaching at several universities and community colleges. Adult education. Academic focus on teaching.
As team member of the Lowlander Institute, working with MIT and Harvard on the Roosevelt Project.
Graduate, Space Camp for Educators (Huntsville, Alabama)
Publications, Presentations, Certifications, Classes Taught
Service to the Community
Volunteerism is the path to new opportunities and a great way to learn.
Community service on many fronts: church, community organizations, boards, educational programs.
Radio and Media
Since 2005, Solar Jim & Sustainable Jack have been "Bringing The Hope of Sustainability to a Terminal Culture."
The Home Power Hour is a weekly radio show with discussions, interviews, and engaging entertainment. On community radio WCOM-Carrboro, NC and streaming.
Storyteller & Entertainer
Sustainable Jack likes to tell stories and entertain. From being the drum major in his high school, acting in plays in high school, college, and later, playing the saxophone and singing, to skits and fun times, Jack always has fun and entertains.
