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Current research projects include:

• In situ visualization of two-phase flow in PEM fuel cells using neutron imaging
• Advanced real time distributed diagnostics and embedded sensors in PEM fuel cells
• Advanced sensor and control development to detect incipient failure in PEM fuel cells
• Improving indoor air quality, ventilation, energy efficiency in buildings, and transport of particulate and gaseous contaminants
• Analyzing the interaction between the aerodynamic loadings in wind turbine blades and the turbulence structure of the atmosphere
• Experimental and computational analysis of polymer electrolyte fuel cells with application to multiphase heat and mass transfer
• Freeze/thaw degradation analysis and mitigation
• Studies on the anodic community and electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells
• Hydrogen generation via combustion of nano-designed metals
• Advanced modeling, design, and characterization of batteries for vehicular application
• Design of advanced control systems for hybrid vehicle application
• Nanomaterial development for clean energy technologies, such as batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells.