Principal Research Scientist Audun Botterud tackles a range of cross-cutting problems — from energy market interactions to designing batteries — to get closer to a decarbonized power grid.
The MIT assistant professor works to get more electricity out of renewable energy systems.
A multidisciplinary climate change curriculum for high schools, developed at MIT, aims to engage and mobilize teachers and students.
Assistant professor of nuclear science and engineering Haruko Wainwright believes environmental monitoring can empower citizens to make informed decisions about their energy and environment.
Careful planning of charging station placement could lessen or eliminate the need for new power plants, a new study shows.
High school students spend time at MIT building a low-cost fuel cell.
Through research on high burnup fuels and improving the design of nuclear power plants, NSE doctoral student Assil Halimi is adopting a dual approach to addressing some of the industry’s toughest challenges.
The MIT Energy Initiative’s director of education shares new initiatives aimed at preparing students to take an active role in solving the climate crisis.
A process that seeks feedback from human specialists proves more effective at optimization than automated systems working alone.
MIT chemists found a way to cut the carbon footprint of producing white phosphorus, an ingredient in many consumer products.
An MIT team is working to harness combustion to yield valuable materials, including some that are critical in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.
MIT Leaders for Global Operations’ collaboration with the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering trains leaders for a rapidly evolving industry.
A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air.
Senior Sylas Horowitz tackles engineering projects with a focus on challenges related to clean energy, climate justice, and sustainable development.
Researchers urge industry and the research community to explore electrification pathways to reduce chemical industry emissions.