energy

Sukumar Kamalasadan leads groundbreaking research in power grid efficiency Imagine the power going out unexpectedly at a hospital—computers shutting down, life-saving equipment stalling, and lights going dark. Backup generators and other emergency systems may help temporarily, but they are not a long-term solution. Even a routine scenario, such as a busy urban intersection, becomes a […]

Xiang Chen, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, wins NSF CAREER award to explore the complexities of energy supportive materials. She is working to unravel these complex relationships and unlock the full potential of these ionic-conducting superlattices, pushing the boundaries of what’s currently possible in various technological fields.