Celebrating Innovation: B. Jayant Baliga and the Millennium Technology Prize On September 4, 2024, Professor B. Jayant Baliga of North Carolina State University was awarded the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize for his groundbreaking work in the invention, development, and commercialization of the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT). This award, which comes with a €1 million […]
energy efficiency
Innovative Achievements in Energy Efficiency of Electronics at UCSB
## The Future of Energy-Efficient Electronics: A Spotlight on U.S. Universities In a world increasingly driven by technology, the quest for energy-efficient electronics has never been more critical. The recent recognition of Arnab Pal, a doctoral student at the University of California-Santa Barbara (2024 USNews Ranking: 35) , by the IEEE Electron Devices Society for […]
Dartmouth College’s Achievements in Sustainable Architecture
The Significance of LEED Certification in Higher Education Sustainability On August 22, 2024, Dartmouth College announced that two of its campus buildings received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council due to their outstanding sustainable design. The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society achieved LEED Platinum certification, the highest honor in sustainable […]
Household Behavior and Carbon Emissions: The Key Role of Policy
The Role of Household Behavior in Reducing Carbon Emissions in the United States On February 28, 2024, researchers from Vanderbilt University (2024 USNews Ranking: 18) released a pivotal study that underscores the significant role of household behavior in mitigating carbon emissions. The findings reveal that households account for approximately one-third of carbon dioxide emissions in […]
The Future of Fundamental Research: Professor Heremans’ Exploration of Polarization Caloritronics
The Groundbreaking Research of Joseph Heremans and Its Implications for U.S. Colleges and Beyond On August 20, 2024, Professor Joseph Heremans from The Ohio State University (2024 USNews Ranking: 43) was awarded the prestigious Department of Defense (DOD) High-Risk Basic Research Fellowship, a flagship award for individual researchers. This recognition marks a significant milestone as […]
UCLA’s Passive Cooling Technology: A New Solution to Climate Change
Introduction On August 8, 2024, a research team from the University of California-Los Angeles (2024 USNews Ranking: 15) (UCLA) unveiled a groundbreaking passive cooling technology aimed at regulating building heat through common construction materials, thereby promoting energy savings. Led by Aaswath Raman, an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the findings […]
Michigan State University Promotes Sustainable Development in Manufacturing
Michigan State University’s Commitment to Sustainable Manufacturing On August 8, 2024, Michigan State University (MSU) announced a significant funding boost for its Industrial Assessment Center (IAC), receiving $5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. This funding is aimed at promoting sustainable practices within the manufacturing and commercial […]
Development of New Polymer Membranes and Advances in Gas Separation Technology
The Intersection of Machine Learning and Polymer Membranes: A New Era in Gas Separation Technology On August 2, 2024, a research team from the University of Notre Dame (2024 USNews Ranking: 20) made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gas separation technology. Utilizing machine learning techniques, they identified a new type of polymer membrane […]
Professor Deyu Li Awarded: The Future of Thermal Radiation Research
Deyu Li and the NSF TRAILBLAZER Engineering Impact Award: A New Era in Thermal Management On July 26, 2024, Professor Deyu Li from Vanderbilt University (2024 USNews Ranking: 18) was awarded the inaugural National Science Foundation (NSF) TRAILBLAZER Engineering Impact Award, which comes with a substantial grant of $3 million. This award is designed to […]
Dartmouth College’s Decarbonization Project: A New Milestone Towards Sustainability
Dartmouth College’s Decarbonization Project: A Bold Step Towards Sustainability Dartmouth College, one of the Ivy League institutions renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and research, is embarking on a transformative journey towards sustainability with its ambitious decarbonization project set to launch in the fall of 2024. This initiative, which involves a staggering investment of […]
