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As part of her MITEI UROP, Amelia developed methods to minimize hydride formation in titanium, reducing structural deformation in energy infrastructure materials.

As an energy studies minor, Maryanna shares how coupling the minor with her major in mechanical engineering has given her a more holistic perspective on the energy transition. Her passion for this work was cemented after experiencing climate change personally when her hometown in Pennsylvania was hit with its first tornado.

Santosh Singh, a MITEI Energy Scholar and postdoctoral researcher in MIT's Department of Chemistry, is studying subsurface species located beneath metal surfaces, enabling the design of efficient catalytic materials for energy production.

Growing up in Lebanon and experiencing power crises firsthand, Jad saw how critical battery energy storage is to the viability of solar-powered electricity. As a part of his MITEI Energy UROP, Jad tested recycling and rejuvenation methods for lithium-ion batteries, advancing the development of less wasteful, more efficient energy storage systems.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Penelope Swain analyzed how solar energy and EV adoption impacts the energy burden of low- and middle-income communities in the United States, developing an interactive map to help policy makers evaluate incentive programs.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Anoushka Tamhane analyzed the causal effect of power outages on solar and storage installation, determining how much consumers value reliability to support better policy incentives.

As part of his MITEI UROP, Theodore developed grid design methods that better account for renewable energy sources, enabling planners and policymakers to build more efficient, equitable, and resilient energy grids.

As an energy studies minor, Kaitlyn focuses on the business side of energy, analyzing energy policy and economics to enable innovation and competition in the sector.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Lucy Greenup studied how radiation interacts with nuclear materials, enabling the development of better failure detection systems for nuclear fusion reactors.

Danielle researched the correlation between distributed energy resources (DERs) and characteristics such as population, education, and race to identify underserved areas in California where infrastructure is needed to increase DER accessibility.

As part of his MITEI Energy UROP, Erick manufactured key components for fusion reactors using metal 3D printing, allowing for the use of more specialized alloys to withstand the extreme environments required for producing fusion energy.

As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Rachel studied semiconductor materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, enabling more efficient electronic systems in geothermal energy technologies.