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Department · vaiu-agr-energy-*

Energy Science & Engineering

The science and engineering of clean energy generation, storage, conversion, and systems, and the policy and economics of the global energy transition.

0/6 · designed, queued Programs: Online certificate programs in courses in energy science and engineering, certificates in renewable energy and grids, and executive programs on decarbonization.

Research areas

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Department chair · Energy Systems

Prof. Mira Wren

Energy system modeling, sector coupling, and decarbonization pathways.

energy system modelingsector couplingdecarbonization pathways
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Professor · Renewable Energy Conversion

Prof. Tariq Jarrow

Solar photovoltaics, wind energy, and geothermal and hydropower.

solar photovoltaicswind energygeothermal and hydropower
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Professor · Energy Storage & Batteries

Prof. Niko Corvel

Electrochemical storage, battery materials, and hydrogen and fuels.

electrochemical storagebattery materialshydrogen and fuels
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Professor · Power Systems & Grids

Prof. Petra Kane

Grid integration, smart grids, and electricity markets.

grid integrationsmart gridselectricity markets
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Professor · Carbon Management

Prof. Mei Torres

Carbon capture and storage, CO₂ conversion, and negative-emissions technologies.

carbon capture and storageCO₂ conversionnegative-emissions technologies
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Professor · Energy Economics & Policy

Prof. Nael Sable

Energy economics, transition policy, and energy access and equity.

energy economicstransition policyenergy access and equity
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