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The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems at Syracuse University (SyracuseCoE) has awarded $198,851 in 2024 SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellow awards to support 11 research and innovation projects led by faculty members from Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).

The SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows program supports and honors faculty members who demonstrate a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the areas of energy, environmental quality, and sustainable design, with additional support available for projects engaging New York state-based companies. These projects were selected from a pool of faculty proposals submitted during a funding solicitation issued by SyracuseCoE earlier this spring. Since 2015, over $1 million has been awarded to advance research and development projects led by SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows.

“We are excited to include these exceptional faculty members in SyracuseCoE’s growing network,” says SyracuseCoE Executive Director Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “Their diverse expertise across disciplines and, in many instances, collaboration with local entrepreneurs will be critical in supporting our mission of promoting innovative solutions for human health, global energy, and environmental challenges.”

“This is an excellent program for energy and environmental research and development,” says Dacheng Ren, associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “The support from SyracuseCoE addresses a critical gap in aligning the technical needs of regional and national companies with the expertise of faculty and students at Syracuse University.”

Lindi Quackenbush, interim vice president for research at SUNY ESF, says, “SUNY ESF is a longstanding partner institution of SyracuseCoE, and the SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows program provides important support for SUNY ESF faculty, often working in collaboration with regional companies and communities, to develop and expand their research capabilities while addressing global challenges.”

2024 Faculty Fellow awards include:

Bing Dong: Professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the College of Engineering & Computer Science at Syracuse University for "Smart Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERVs) for Schools."

Scott Erdman: Associate professor of biology at the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University for "Metal Doped Fungal Biomass as Material for Energy Storage Devices."

Sevgi Erdogan: Associate professor at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University for "Smart Cities Research Network Development for Sustainable & Resilient Communities."

Jennifer Goff: Assistant professor of chemistry at SUNY ESF for "Characterization of Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Usage as Air Filter Antibacterials."

Mohammad Uzzal Hossain: Assistant professor of sustainable resources management at SUNY ESF for "Revitalizing Local Waste Material in Low Carbon Construction Materials Through Materials Circularity for Decarbonizing the Built Environments."

Tong Lin: Postdoctoral research associate at Building Energy & Environmental Systems Laboratory at Syracuse University for "Enhanced Cooling Fan Design Coupled with Advanced Mixed-Flow Fan Rotor for Improved Efficiency & Compactness."

Ericka Redmond: Assistant professor of chemical engineering at SUNY ESF for "Innovative Nano-Sawdust Composites for Sustainable Thermal Insulation."

Yilei Shi: Associate teaching professor & undergraduate civil engineering program director in civil & environmental engineering at College Of Engineering & Computer Science At syracuse university For "A Pilot Study on Simulated Hygrothermal Behavior Of A Novel Sustainable Roof System For Green Buildings"

Endong Wang: Associate professor Of sustainable construction At suny esf For "Facilitating Market Penetration Of Sustainable Building Retrofitting Through Persuasive Technology"

yeqing wang: assistant professor Of mechanical And aerospace engineering At college Of engineering amd computer science At syracuse university For "renewable And mof-coated highly porous delignified wood composite For gas separation"

weiwei zheng : associate Professor Of chemistry At college Of arts And sciences At syracuse university For solid oxide fuel cells For emission control application

The awards were made possible by funding to support Syracuscoe activities awarded By empire state development’s division Of science technology And innovation (nystar)

one Of 13 new york state centers Of excellence syracuscoe strategically brings industry partners together With researchers And students In A thriving culture Of collaboration And innovation ultimately creating new businesses And jobs strengthening regional And state economies Syracuscoe supports growth And innovation through companies And researchers Since 2002 more than 200 firms institutions have been engaged In Syracuscoe collaborative projects In addition To more than 75 faculty In central new york

for more information visit The center’s website

Story By Kai Volcy