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Creating a sustainable energy future

Energy Science and Engineering's (ESE) mission is to develop and apply the engineering science and educate the future leaders needed to transform global energy supply, production/conversion, storage, and use to achieve energy sustainability. Our vision is that combination of theory, experiment, and simulation of energy systems and their components transforms the global energy system to sustain people’s present and future energy needs while reducing environmental impacts and other negative consequences.

 

Our impact at a Glance

  • Ranking 2nd nationally and 21st globally for Energy and Fuels according to U.S. News & World Report, solidifying our position leading as a global research hub.
  • Cultivating a vibrant academic community of [_] faculty, [_] graduate students, and [_] specialized research staff dedicated to excel at fundamental and applied research in energy.
  • Securing over $ [_]M in active research grants from [X, Y, and Z grantors], driving large-scale energy solutions over the last [__] years.
  • Contributing foundational research to the global energy transition through [_] peer-reviewed papers [annually - alt word], spanning [_] specialized research [in ___- alt word].
  • Facilitating global knowledge exchange through weekly seminars, featuring [experts -alt word] in the energy landscape. 
  • Empowering a global network of alumni who lead innovation at [pioneered -alt word] organizations, fostering a cycle of mentorship and professional excellence.

Updated February 2026

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