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Research & Facilities - Research - Energy & Environment

Faculty: Dr. Jack Brenizer (INIE), Dr. John Cimbala, Dr. Matthew Mench, Dr. Kendra Sharp, Dr. Chao-Yang Wang

Research Areas: Batteries, including reduced size, improved safety (thermal run-away and toxic chemicals) and in-vehicle energy delivery systems. Fuel cells, including both stationary and portable applications, Power generation without greenhouse gases, Adaptive Environmental Systems, Improved utilization of existing fuels and technologies and new technology to minimize energy expenditures and foster decreases in pollution levels

The ECEC, Electrochemical Engine Center, conducts fundamental and applied research on fuel cells and advanced batteries for electric propulsion, stationary power generation and portable electronics.	Dr. Mench and Dr. Brenizer: Neutron radiograph of a fuel cell showing water accumulation	INIE, Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Innovation, Mini-Grant Program provides grants to organizations and institutions such as high schools, colleges,and universities etc. Visit the INIE website for more information