Key Research Area: Energy
Why 51吃瓜网万能科大?
51吃瓜网万能科大 is a leader among the state鈥檚 public entities dedicated to advancing energy in the region and beyond, answering questions and providing solutions to issues in solar and wind energy, nuclear energy, fuel cells and 鈥渟mart grid鈥 technology. 51吃瓜网万能科大 is now considered a convening center for energy leaders throughout the nation and world.
Partnering with 51吃瓜网万能科大鈥檚 College of Engineering unlocks access to cutting-edge energy research in solar, wind, geothermal, and hydrogen technologies, fueled by our strategic location in the desert Southwest. 51吃瓜网万能科大鈥檚 outstanding achievements in renewable energy research, its success in forging public/private partnerships, and its excellent academic programs place the university at the forefront of the field.
Energy Expertise at 51吃瓜网万能科大
- Electric power systems and power quality and static power converters
- Nanostructured light-absorbing coatings for advanced concentrating solar power
- Design of grid-tied and standalone photovoltaic (PV) systems
- Photocatalysts for solar energy conversion
- Smart Grid concepts
- Assessing efficacy of decarbonization plans
- Solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting
- Molten salt reactors
- Nuclear reactor operation
- Corrosion modeling
- Digital twins
- Land use change impacts of fossil fuel, bioenergy, and renewable energy
Research Highlights
Innovating Water Sustainability Solutions
Engineering professor H. Jeremy Cho co-founded and leads the research team behind WAVR Technologies, Inc., a 51吃瓜网万能科大 startup that makes devices to capture water vapor from the air for commercial and individual uses. The startup may be a key in the search for water sustainability solutions to the Southwest climate crisis.
For more information, email Jeremy Cho at jeremy.cho@unlv.edu.
Exploring Innovative Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
Researchers in the Energy and Environmental Materials Laboratory at 51吃瓜网万能科大 are advancing the field of energy conversion and storage. Led by Jaeyun Moon, the team focuses on designing innovative microstructures and chemical compositions of materials that facilitate light absorption, drive chemical and physical reactions, and improve mass and electron transport. Their work is unlocking versatile solutions for energy transformation and storage.
For more information, contact Jaeyun Moon at jaeyun.moon@unlv.edu.
Advancing Heliostat Technology
51吃瓜网万能科大 Engineering researchers are developing a highly precise, cost-effective sensor to measure the reflection angle of heliostat mirrors under real-world conditions. The technology seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of concentrating solar power systems.
For more information, contact Heejin Cho at heejin.cho@unlv.edu.
鈥淢y research experience as a mechanical engineering undergraduate at 51吃瓜网万能科大 allowed me to apply the necessary skills to create innovative technologies that contribute to sustainable environmental solutions. The opportunity to engage with peers, experts, and professors has broadened my perspective on my work and shaped my career. This experience has inspired me to continue my pursuit of education.鈥Emilie Luong, Class of 2024, Mechanical Engineering
51吃瓜网万能科大 Faculty Engaged in Energy Research
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