Meet the research scientists behind MITEI’s Electric Power Systems Center
Team brings diverse backgrounds and expertise to address technology and policy challenges for the clean energy transition.
New fiber optic temperature sensing approach to keep fusion power plants running
MIT’s Erica Salazar shows that faster detection of thermal shifts can prevent disruptive quench events in the HTS magnets used in tokamak fusion devices.
Scientists as engaged citizens
In a new MIT class, students explore how STEM researchers bring their knowledge to major societal issues.
3 Questions: Ernest Moniz on the future of climate and energy under the Biden-Harris administration
Former US energy secretary discusses opportunities and challenges with MITEI Director Robert Armstrong.
Atomic design for a carbon-free planet
Manipulating materials at a fundamental level, Ju Li reveals new properties for energy applications.
Boosting the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems
New design could speed reaction rates in electrochemical systems for pulling carbon out of power plant emissions.
How to get more electric cars on the road
Study measures which kinds of infrastructure improvements could lead to wider adoption of clean vehicles.
“Futurizing” undergraduate teaching
Associate Professor Michael Short’s innovative approach can be seen in the two nuclear science and engineering courses he’s transformed.
Envisioning an equitable, inclusive low-carbon future
U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium convenes virtually, declaring environmental justice key for combating climate change.
InEnTec: Turning trash into valuable chemical products and clean fuels
Climate goals expand impact of MIT waste-processing spinoff that capitalizes on a process called plasma gasification.
With campus as a test bed, climate action starts and continues at MIT
MIT serves as a laboratory for a multifaceted approach to address the Institute’s own contributions to climate change.
To boost emissions reductions from electric vehicles, know when to charge
MIT researchers develop novel EV emissions model to quantify importance of vehicle charging patterns and impact of ambient temperature on EV emissions levels.
Want cheaper nuclear energy? Turn the design process into a game
Researchers show that deep reinforcement learning can be used to design more efficient nuclear reactors.
Amanda Hubbard honored with Secretary of Energy’s Appreciation Award
PSFC principal researcher is acknowledged for work with U.S. Burning Plasma Organization.
MIT labs win top recognition for sustainable practices in cold storage management
Whitehead Institute and MIT named 2020 Organizational Winners in the fourth annual International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories International Laboratory Freezer Challenge.