Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical and computer engineering researchers explore diverse power and energy systems, operating across scales from nanoelectronics to autonomous vehicles to continental power networks. Specific research initiatives involve creating methods for optimizing naval energy usage aboard ships, enhancing our comprehension of urban power generators' efficiency, and strengthening power grid capabilities to incorporate renewable energy sources. Researchers are engineering compact, high-performance electric propulsion systems for transportation, developing advanced power converters for solar arrays and battery systems, and creating improved integration solutions for renewable energy generation, smart grids, and intelligent building systems.