Research community
Renewable energy
Led by Peter Bermel (ECE), the Renewable Energy research community brings together Purdue researchers from across disciplines to advance sustainable energy solutions. Their work spans science, engineering, policy, and social impact — driving innovation in renewable energy technologies and their real-world applications.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Explore key topics driving discovery and innovation as Purdue researchers work to answer important questions in this field.
Fundamentals of Photovoltaics
Discovering and leveraging novel materials, devices, and circuits, along with resilient supply chains and deployment approaches.
Application in the rural context
Leveraging new technologies to reduce energy costs, improve access, create jobs, and address community concerns.
Grid and power systems
Analyzing the impact of new types of power sources and power system architectures on grid stability, resilience, and costs.
Related Projects
PI: Dan Chavas (EAPS); Co-PI: Aaron Thompson (HLA); Kara Salazar (CES); Juan Sesmero (AGECON); Xiaonan Lu (ECE); Funding: NSF
PI: Kara Salazar (FNR/Extension); Co-PI: Tamara Ogle (Extension); Funding: DOE
PI: Mitch Tuinstra (AGRY); Co-PI: Sylvie Brouder (AGRY); Peter Permel (ECE); Margaret Gitau (ABE); Rakesh Agrawal (Chem Eng); Funding: Orion Renewable Energies Group
PI: Mathew Ohland (ABE); Co-PI: Konstantina Gkritza (CCE); Samuel Labi (CCE); Funding: INDOT
PI: Bryan Pijanowski (FNR); Co-PI: Aaron Thompson (HLA); Funding: NSF
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
ISF supports research and partnerships that advance a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future by aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each ISF community identifies goals tied to their focus area. These include:
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