Fundamental Research Topics

• Characterization of solar cells and modeling of electron transport

• Hydrogen technologies

• Direct energy conversion systems (Thermoelectric, thermionic and magnetohydrodynamic generators)

• Theoretical and experimental characterization of batteries

• Cryogenic energy storage and energy production systems

• Thermodynamics, heat transfer and gas transport in micro and nanoscale systems

• Hydroelectric and Wave Energy Potential Determination Studies

• Carbon nanotube and activated carbon technologies

• Optimization of Wind-Solar-Hydrogen hybrid energy systems

• Condition monitoring and fault prediction across power generation systems

• Modeling energy systems and/or components with artificial neural networks

• Solar Thermal Power Systems