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The University of Michigan will lead a suite of projects involving multiple institutions to boost understanding of solid-state EV power cells.

Realizing Breakthroughs
The research could make offshore renewable energy more reliable and a better neighbor to marine life, also enabling laboratory testing of larger prototypes.

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Assistant Professor Rohini Bala Chandran recently collaborated on a study that examines a new modeling framework to predict the performance of sunlight-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production.
Three ME faculty members are 2025 recipients of College of Engineering faculty awards for their work in research, development, and teaching.
New U-M ME Assistant Professor Jacinto Ulloa discusses his research focus, what brought him to U-M, and what he looks forward to in his new position.
New U-M ME Assistant Professor Martin Erinin discusses his research focus, what brought him to U-M, and what he looks forward to in his new position.
The research could make offshore renewable energy more reliable and a better neighbor to marine life, also enabling laboratory testing of larger prototypes.
A framework bridging computational modeling and practical application helps rapidly screen materials for storing methane, improving practical use of the natural gas