Energy Experts

From biofuels to batteries, UW–Madison has a wealth of expertise in energy. The researchers working in energy at UW–Madison are generating the knowledge and clean technologies that will accelerate a transition to sustainable, resilient, and affordable energy systems. This resource connects you to UW–Madison faculty conducting research in all areas of energy. If you are a UW–Madison faculty member working in energy and would like to be added to this list, please email communications@energy.wisc.edu

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Name/Email	Title/Department	Research Interests
Chirag Gupta cgupta9@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering	Semiconductor devices (WBG and UWBG) Group III-nitrides (GaN) and oxides (GaOx) RF and power electronics: HEMTs and MOSFETs Optoelectronics (LEDs, LASERs) Lattice engineering Quantum applications
Robert J. Hamers rjhamers@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Steenbock Professor of Physical Science College of Letters & Sciences	Chemistry, photochemistry, electronic properties, and atomic-level structure of semiconductor surfaces and interfaces Chemical transformations and environmental impact of nanomaterials Development and implementation of novel analytical probes and characterization tools for in situ chemical analysis at surfaces and interfaces Electrochemical energy storage
Chris Hegna cchegna@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Harvey D. Spangler Professor of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics College of Engineering	Theoretical plasma physics Fusion science Magnetic confinement of plasmas Magnetohydrodynamics
Ive Hermans hermans@chem.wisc.edu Investigator	John and Dorothy Vozza Professor of Chemistry College of Engineering, College of Letters & Sciences	Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts Immobilization of homogeneous catalysts Catalytic and kinetic studies Unravelling of reaction mechanisms (In situ) spectroscopy (Infrared, Raman, UV-Vis) Reactions in supercritical fluids and expanded liquid phases Use of renewable resources Quantum-chemical and theoretical kinetic calculations Reaction engineering High-pressure reaction technology
Andrea Hicks hicks5@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering College of Engineering	Sustainability Environmental systems analysis and optimization Life cycle assessment Agent-based modeling Rebound effect Environmental implications of technology
Chris Todd Hittinger cthittinger@wisc.edu Investigator	Professor of Genetics for the J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution College of Agricultural & Life Sciences	Yeast genetics, biodiversity, and synthetic biology Evolutionary genomics Carbon metabolism Brewing Isobutanol Fermentation
Tracey Holloway taholloway@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Jeff Rudd and Jeanne Bissell Professor of Energy Analysis and Policy Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies	Air quality research Atmospheric dynamics Climate change and public health Regional air quality
Leah Horowitz LHorowitz@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Associate professor of environmental studies and American Indian and Indigenous studies College of Letters & Sciences, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies	Grassroots engagements with industrial expansion Indigenous rights and ecosystem conservation Just transitions away from fossil fuels
George Huber gwhuber@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering College of Engineering	Renewable energy Biofuels and biochemicals Heterogeneous catalysis Pyrolysis Zeolites Conceptual process design
Randy Jackson rdjackson@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Campbell-Bascom Professor of Grassland Ecology College of Agricultural & Life Sciences	Structure and function of managed, semi-natural, and natural grassland ecosystems Landscape-level nutrient exchange Ecosystem-level carbon and nutrient cycling Plant community responses to disturbances
Tom Jahns jahns@engr.wisc.edu Energy Expert	Grainger Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering College of Engineering	Power electronics Microgrids Electric machines and actuators Adjustable-speed drives Brushless motor drives and generators Automotive and aerospace electric systems
Hongrui Jiang hongrui@engr.wisc.edu Energy Expert	Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering College of Engineering	MicroElectroMechanical System Microsensors and microactuators BioMEMS and micro-optics Microfluidics Lab on chips Biomimetics and bioinspiration
Song Jin jin@chem.wisc.edu Energy Expert	Professor of Chemistry College of Letters & Sciences	Solar energy conversion Energy storage Nanomaterials Renewable Energy applications
Sarah Johnston sarah.johnston@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Applied Economics College of Agricultural & Life Sciences	Industrial organization Energy and environmental economics Renewable energy subsidies
Shawn Kaeppler smkaeppl@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Professor of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences College of Agricultural & Life Sciences	Seed development and composition genetic and genomic analysis Lignocellulosic biofuel Abiotic stress tolerance Epigenetics
Heidi Kaeppler hfkaeppl@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Associate Professor of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences College of Agricultural & Life Sciences	Genetic engineering and gene-editing of crops for genomics/epigenomics research and genetic improvement Enhancement of bioenergy-related traits
Steve Karlen skarlen@wisc.edu Investigator	Scientist Wisconsin Energy Institute	Lignin biosynthesis, structure, chemistry, and reactions Lignocellulosic bioprocessing Development of synthetic methodology Analytical instrumentation, including NMR, MS, HPLC, GC, XRD, and many other types Exotic materials Nano-technology
Mikhail Kats mkats@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dugald. C. Jackson Faculty Scholar College of Engineering	Optics and photonics Nanoscience and nanotechnology Optical materials Thermal radiation Metasurfaces Thin-film optics Device physics Human vision
Jason Kawasaki jkawasaki@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Harvey D. Spangler Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering College of Engineering	Heteroepitaxy of Heusler and intermetallic thin films Thermoelectrics Topological insulators Engineering electronic and magnetic properties via strain and quantum confinement Molecular beam epitaxy Scanning tunneling microscopy Photoemission spectroscopy
Eric Kazyak kazyak@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Wisconsin Energy Institute	Beyond Lithium Batteries Advanced Characterization and Imaging of Batteries Electrolysis and Catalysis Solid-state Batteries Metal Electrodes Interfacial Coatings Battery Safety and Abuse
Paul Kelleher paul.kelleher@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Associate Professor of Medical History and Bioethics, Philosophy School of Medicine & Public Health	Ethical and philosophical aspects of climate change policy Ethics and economics of pricing carbon dioxide emissions Health and environmental policy
Tricia Kiley pjkiley@wisc.edu Affiliate	Professor and Department Chair of Biomolecular Chemistry School of Medicine & Public Health	Biomolecular folding and interactions Gene expression Metals in biology E. coli
Younghyun Kim younghyun.kim@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering	Secure and reliable CPS Powering the loT Lower-power embedded systems Energy harvesting and storage
Hoon Kim hoonkim@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Research Chemist at USDA Forest Products Laboratory	Lignin/plant cell wall chemistry Lignin models/natural compounds synthesis Artificial lignin (dehydrogenation polymer or DHP) synthesis Plant cell wall structural analysis Solution-state 2D NMR Plant cell wall polymerization and lignification
Dan Klingenberg dan.klingenberg@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering College of Engineering	Colloid science Suspension rheology Electromagnetic phenomena in materials multiphase flow Experimental rheology of fiber suspensions Simulation of Brownian electro- and magnetorheological suspensions Simulation of fiber suspensions
Sage Kokjohn kokjohn@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering	High efficiency energy conversion Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics Turbulent combustion modelling
Siddarth Krishna krishna3@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering College of Engineering	Renewable fuels and chemicals Metabolic engineering/synthetic biology Sustainable catalytic technologies Kinetics and mechanisms
Ananth Krishnamurthy ananth.krishnamurthy@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering College of Engineering	Production inventory systems Assembly operations Product variety and customization Warehouse systems Quick response manufacturing
Chris Kucharik kucharik@wisc.edu Investigator	Professor of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies	Sustainable Biofuels Agroecosystem modeling Sustainable agriculture Terrestrial carbon sequestration Urban heat islands
Gerald Kulcinski glkulcin@wisc.edu Energy Expert	Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering-Emeritus; Director Emeritus, Fusion Technology Institute College of Engineering	Magnetic/inertial fusion reactor systems studies Radiation damage and nuclear materials Near term applications of fusion energy Lunar mining of helium-3

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