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The Energy of the Future: Jad Abou Ali

Energy of the Future
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.
September 22, 2026
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The Energy of the Future: Erick Liang

Energy of the Future
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.
September 22, 2026
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The Energy of the Future: Rachel Jiang

Energy of the Future
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.
September 22, 2026
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The Energy of the Future: Sonia Seliger

Energy of the Future
As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Sonia analyzed policies and incentives for battery storage in New York State, addressing the policy roadblocks that exist between technology creation and adoption.
September 22, 2026
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The Energy of the Future: Javier Gil

Energy of the Future
As a part of his MITEI Energy UROP, Javier helped transform carbon dioxide into useful by-products, improving the efficiency and economic value of carbon capture technologies.
September 22, 2026
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The Energy of the Future: Riddhi Bhagwat

Energy of the Future
As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Riddhi contributed to developments in geothermal energy and underground resource management with a machine learning model she created to monitor how solutes and fluids flow underground.
September 11, 2026

MITEI research scientists receive Schmidt Sciences grant

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Jennifer Morris and Angelo Gurgel, principal research scientists with MITEI and the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy, are leading one of the five research teams that will receive $26 million over the next five years from Schmidt Sciences.
September 1, 2026 MITEI via Linkedin
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Form Energy raises $750 million

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New funding will speed manufacturing and deployment of iron-air batteries.
August 31, 2026 MITEI
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