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As part of her MITEI UROP, Amelia developed methods to minimize hydride formation in titanium, reducing structural deformation in energy infrastructure materials.

As an energy studies minor, Maryanna shares how coupling the minor with her major in mechanical engineering has given her a more holistic perspective on the energy transition. Her passion for this work was cemented after experiencing climate change personally when her hometown in Pennsylvania was hit with its first tornado.

As part of his MITEI UROP, Theodore developed grid design methods that better account for renewable energy sources, enabling planners and policymakers to build more efficient, equitable, and resilient energy grids.

Growing up in Lebanon and experiencing power crises firsthand, Jad saw how critical battery energy storage is to the viability of solar-powered electricity. As a part of his MITEI Energy UROP, Jad tested recycling and rejuvenation methods for lithium-ion batteries, advancing the development of less wasteful, more efficient energy storage systems.

As part of his MITEI Energy UROP, Erick manufactured key components for fusion reactors using metal 3D printing, allowing for the use of more specialized alloys to withstand the extreme environments required for producing fusion energy.

Danielle researched the correlation between distributed energy resources (DERs) and characteristics such as population, education, and race to identify underserved areas in California where infrastructure is needed to increase DER accessibility.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Rachel studied semiconductor materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, enabling more efficient electronic systems in geothermal energy technologies.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Riddhi contributed to developments in geothermal energy and underground resource management with a machine learning model she created to monitor how solutes and fluids flow underground.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Sonia analyzed policies and incentives for battery storage in New York State, addressing the policy roadblocks that exist between technology creation and adoption.

As a part of his MITEI Energy UROP, Javier helped transform carbon dioxide into useful by-products, improving the efficiency and economic value of carbon capture technologies.