The Advanced Energy Systems group at Colorado School of Mines is focused on the study and advancement of sustainable and alternative energy systems that either convert valuable resources to useful products (such as power, heat, cooling, synfuels, etc.) or store energy for later use. The group is led by Professor Rob Braun in the Mechanical Engineering department.
Research News
Key Insights Into Hydrogen Production Efficiency
A webinar on Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC), presented by Dr. Robert Braun, brought together nearly 1,200 attendees, following another with 1,500 attendees on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC). Organized by Mission Hydrogen, these sessions explored practical insights into hydrogen technologies… read more
The European Electrolyzer & Fuel Cell Forum (www.efcf.com) in Lucerne, Switzerland was held last week and is one of the premier events for high temperature solid oxide electrochemical cell technology advancements and commercialization efforts… read more
Events
Tour of Danish progress in PTX Development and Scale-Up
An impressive tour showcasing Denmark’s leadership in Power-to-X (PtX) development and scale-up. The visit highlighted cutting-edge technologies, ongoing experiments, and large-scale research stations in Denmark, positioning the country at the forefront of the green energy transition… read more
Dr. Robert Braun Receives the distinguished professor award
Robert Braun, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Advanced Energy Systems group at Colorado School of Mines, has been honored with the Distinguished Professor Award, the highest recognition at the institution. This prestigious award marks a significant milestone in his career... read more