The Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems (CEHMS) aims to develop interdisciplinary strengths in science and technology issues related to the sustainable development of energy solutions. Power sources are an important problem faced by the sensor networks, wireless communications, and microelectronics industries. CEHMS’s research provides integrated solutions for obstacles in energy efficiency, storage, and distribution. CEHMS’ mission is to provide integrated solutions to microelectronics, mobile, and wireless technology problems through modeling, analysis, fabrication, and demonstration of intelligent systems. CEHMS’ vision is to lead global research and development in the area of energy harvesting by providing comprehensive expertise in materials, components, system design, analysis, characterization, and prototyping.
Research Areas
At CEHMS, research advances are being made in the fields of materials, structural dynamics, electronics, and storage media to develop self-powered systems and open a pathway for distributed power sources and grid integration. Focus areas are:
Energy harvesting for sensors and wireless communication.
Energy harvesting in transportation.
Ocean energy harvesting.
Solar and thermal energy harvesting.
Facilities & Resources
Partner Organizations
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CEHMS
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Country |
United States
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Region |
Americas
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Primary Language |
English
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Evidence of Intl Collaboration? |
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Industry engagement required? |
Associated Funding Agencies |
Contact Name |
Lei Zuo
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Contact Title |
Center Director
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Contact E-Mail |
leizuo@vt.edu
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Website |
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General E-mail |
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Phone |
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Address |
The Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems (CEHMS) aims to develop interdisciplinary strengths in science and technology issues related to the sustainable development of energy solutions. Power sources are an important problem faced by the sensor networks, wireless communications, and microelectronics industries. CEHMS’s research provides integrated solutions for obstacles in energy efficiency, storage, and distribution. CEHMS’ mission is to provide integrated solutions to microelectronics, mobile, and wireless technology problems through modeling, analysis, fabrication, and demonstration of intelligent systems. CEHMS’ vision is to lead global research and development in the area of energy harvesting by providing comprehensive expertise in materials, components, system design, analysis, characterization, and prototyping.
Abbreviation |
CEHMS
|
Country |
United States
|
Region |
Americas
|
Primary Language |
English
|
Evidence of Intl Collaboration? |
|
Industry engagement required? |
Associated Funding Agencies |
Contact Name |
Lei Zuo
|
Contact Title |
Center Director
|
Contact E-Mail |
leizuo@vt.edu
|
Website |
|
General E-mail |
|
Phone |
|
Address |
Research Areas
At CEHMS, research advances are being made in the fields of materials, structural dynamics, electronics, and storage media to develop self-powered systems and open a pathway for distributed power sources and grid integration. Focus areas are:
Energy harvesting for sensors and wireless communication.
Energy harvesting in transportation.
Ocean energy harvesting.
Solar and thermal energy harvesting.