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Biodiesel Lab

Climate and Energy

Climate and Energy

ÎçÒ¹AV recognizes the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations and ecosystems in our region and worldwide. Researchers in this group explore climate change’s impact on natural and social systems from Chicago to Alaska to Vietnam. Team members study scientific and socio-economic aspects of the problem and develop practical solutions. Our working biodiesel lab puts research into practice, and the ÎçÒ¹AV Climate Change Conference brings experts together to discuss the latest discoveries and most promising solutions.

Our Programs and Faculty

Faculty and Staff

  • Laura Brentner
  • Lopa Chakraborti
  • Aaron N. Durnbaugh
  • Ray Dybzinski
  • Debjani Ghatak
  • Ping Jing
  • Max Melstrom
  • Gilbert Michaud
  • Greg Palmer
  • Zach Waickman

Facilities

  • Analytical Chemistry Lab
  • GIS Lab
  • Research Labs
  • Searle Biodiesel Lab

Learn more about our research facilities.

Community Impact

Net-Zero Emissions
Alternative Fuel

ÎçÒ¹AV announced today that it has achieved carbon neutrality on its Chicago-area campuses, becoming the first university in the Chicago area to achieve carbon neutrality.

Student and staff member in biodiesel lab
Alumni

Converting Used Cooking Oil into Fuel

Students in ÎçÒ¹AV’s School of Environmental Sustainability are converting used cooking oil into renewable biodiesel fuel. Learn more in a new video.

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Gilbert Michaud
Research

$2.5 million grant supports ÎçÒ¹AV professor studying the shift to solar energy

School of Environmental Sustainability faculty member Gilbert Michaud, PhD, is part of a team that received a $2.5 million grant to study the best ways to work with stakeholders to site large solar installations.

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Other Focus Areas