2015 Projects
Optimized multiscale/multiphenomena modeling of membrane distillation process for water treatment
Wireless (inductively-coupled) ultrasonics to identify erosion defects in frac iron components
Ultrasonic detection of defects in "clad steel" materials for oil and gas pressure vessels
Intermediate temperature fuel cells for fuel production from gaseous hydrocarbons: Benzene to Phenol
Optimal reactor design for continuous biodiesel production
Energy efficient cryogenic adsorption process
Thermofluidic analysis of a novel energy saving window concept
Lehigh heavy forge and Lehigh University–Roll steel wear: Is harder better?
Smart polymer modified particles for environmental separation and filtration
Development of high temperature adhesives using hybrid nanoparticles
Progressive collapse resistant building frames: Precast concrete design solutions
2016 Projects
Minimally intrusive electrical load monitoring using distributed sensing
Integrating high-end and low-cost air quality sensors
Developing cell mechanics based microfluidics approaches for algae products with Innovalgae
Novel solar water heater using high-efficiency, flexible nanophotonic absorbers
Optimization methods for decisions in industrial gas network problems
Investigation of bio-inspired soil improvement and its effects on thermal properties of soils
Cost analysis of alternative systems to power fork lift fleets
Study of the melting process of phase change materials including solid sinking
Damage identification of transmission towers using automated imagery
Polymer composites for wear components in industrial pumps and compressors
2017 Projects
Ternary hybrid encapsulants with enhanced processability for LED applications
Development of polymer hybrid materials for the bottom-up fabrication of luminescent panels
Analyzing and defending cyberattacks on electric & autonomous vehicle battery systems
The multifaceted roles of data and source in energy data orchestration in asset optimization
Sustainable filter treatment: Real-time analysis and treatment of DPF waste
2018 projects
Computational methods for enterprise-wide optimization under uncertainty
Soft magnetic materials development for energy applications
Electrolyte design through physics-driven machine learning
Mitigating cracking of steel slabs
Novel coolants for large-scale rapid freezing of biologics
Study of processing Pennsylvania anthracite for mercury removal in flue gas
Unique valorization of recovered pollutant phosphorus for 'green' energy materials
Polymer composites for wear components in industrial pumps and compressors
Effects of temperature cycles on laterally loaded energy piles
2019 projects
Soft magnetic materials development for energy applications
Machine learning for industrial MPC
Effect of powder characteristics and print processing parameters on printability, microstructure and mechanical properties of angular powders in powder bed additive manufacturing techniques
Optimization of energy efficiency in supercritical co2 extraction/infusion cycle loop
DER smart aggregation development for advanced energy communities
Thermal conductivity improvement of chloride molten salts for better high temperature thermal energy storage
Establishment of the advantages and disadvantages of metal oxides for thermomechanical energy storage using redox reactions
Developing manufacturing processes for janerette's eco-friendly fungi
Optimizing industrial gas production and transmission operations: real time decisions
Development of quaternary molten chloride salt blends for solar thermal applications
Improved thermal properties of aerogel embedded vacuum insulation panels
Evaluation of a bio-inspired foundation systems supporting offshore wind turbines
2020 projects
Powder bed additive manufacturing with metal powders manufactured by attrition
Autonomous crop disease detection using spectral and chemical sensing and deep learning neural networks
Containing impacts of communication disruption in energy IoT networks
Scalable assembly of quantum dot hybrid materials for luminescent panels
Coal fired power plant slipstream evaluation of activated anthracite for mercury emission control
Atomistics of silver diffusion in pastes for ccreen-printed silicon solar cells
Study of controlled de-activation of smart release layer for polyethylene waterproof membranes
Technology and economic assessment of increasing solar penetration in PPL service territory
Machine learning dynamical models of chemical processes from temporal data
2021 projects
Enhanced metering in the grid using high performance soft magnetic materials
A novel approach toward brine desalination aided by ion exchange osmosis
Novel activated carbon for water and coolant purification
Multi-stage activation of Pennsylvania anthracite for supercapacitor applications
Sustainable concrete by selective binder activation and innovative reinforcement
Phononic metamaterials manipulating turbulence in advanced cooling technologies
Accelerated aeroelastic framework for hybrid simulation of offshore wind turbines
Designed synthesis of functionalized organic porous materials for catalysis and acid gas capture
Energy storage in 3D printed concrete components for building and industrial applications
2022 projects
Contingency analysis and optimal microgrid integration to Quakertown grid
Study of processing Pennsylvania anthracite for carbon dioxide capture
The Lehigh University campus as a virtual power plant
Direct carbon capture from atmosphere (DCCA) using regenerable ion exchange resins
Advancement and demonstration of concrete 3d printing by selective binder activation
Investigating the behavior of bio-inspired UHPC foundations supporting offshore wind turbines
Study of carbon capture options for the cement industry in Pennsylvania
Carbon mineralization options for the cement and aggregate industries in Pennsylvania
Grid-interactive smart building energy management through thermal storage and electric vehicles
Understanding the mechanical properties of low CO2 concrete
2023 projects
Transitioning to decarbonized chemical industries: computational methods for decision making
Resilient integration of distributed energy resources to electricity grids using DC interlinks
Identification of energy communities under the Inflation Reduction Act
Copper recovery from the background of iron in leaching solutions and solid wastes
Machine learning for feedstock thermal conductivity analysis in H2 gasification applications
Investigation of high resistivity metals
Improving Ni-based superalloys for use in hot gas path components of hydrogen turbines
Wastewater surveillance for ongoing pandemic preparedness
Integrating a simulation framework for marine renewable energy systems
Designed synthesis of functionalized organic porous materials for catalysis and acid gas capture
Study of concept for co-production of solar thermochemical hydrogen and methanol