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Energy Science and Engineering

The Energy area focuses on technologies for efficient and clean energy conversion and utilization, aiming to meet the challenge of rising energy demands and prices, while simultaneously addressing the concomitant environmental impact.

Research Includes: Engines, transportation, combustion, and control; solar energy and photovoltaics; transport phenomena and water desalination; carbon dioxide capture and hydrogen research; electrochemical energy storage and conversion; and energy conservation.

Energy Science And Engineering News + Media

Mining the Deep Sea

Mining minerals found 15,000 feet below sea level could help secure a low-carbon future, but at what cost? Researchers including Thomas Peacock, professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, are racing to understand the environmental impact of deep-sea mining.

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Self-powered sensor automatically harvests magnetic energy

Professor Steven Leeb and a team of researchers have developed a battery-free, self-powered sensor that can harvest energy from its environment.

The MIT Bike Lab: A place for community, hands-on learning

MIT's Bike Lab, an all-volunteer student-run bike shop, founded by graduate student Bianca Champenois, provides repair and maintenance services, emphasizes hands-on learning, and promotes sustainable transportation.

Energy Science And Engineering Lab Spotlight

Visit our Energy Science And Engineering lab sites to learn more about our faculty’s research projects.

Meet Some of Our Faculty Working On Energy Science And Engineering Challenges

MechE faculty are passionate, out-of-the-box thinkers who love to get their hands dirty.

Cullen Buie

Cullen’s Research Areas

Evelyn Wang

Evelyn’s Research Areas

Kripa Varanasi

Kripa’s Research Areas

Meet all our energy science and engineering faculty

Selected Course Offerings in Energy Science And Engineering

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Learn About the Impact of Our Energy Research

Research areas in MechE are guidelines, not boundaries. Our faculty partner across disciplines to address the grand challenges of today and tomorrow, collaborating with researchers in MechE, MIT, industry, and beyond.