Mike Howland: Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series

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Our group studies environmental fluid mechanics and the modeling, optimization and control of renewable and efficient energy systems. This work is focused at the intersection of fluid mechanics, weather and climate modeling, uncertainty quantification and optimization and control with an emphasis on energy systems. We use synergistic approaches including simulations, laboratory and field experiments and modeling to understand the operation of renewable energy systems, with the goal of improving the efficiency, predictability and reliability of low-carbon energy generation. We are pursuing two coupled research themes:

Modeling complex environment-energy system interactions through the use of simulations and experimentsLeveraging the developed models in full-scale field experiments or case studies to improve the operation and integration of low-carbon generation

The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series features scholars from a wide range of peer institutions across the country. The events are open to all faculty, staff and students looking to spark their curiosity and learn about high-impact research from some of the world's most prominent experts in mechanical engineering.