Master of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering
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Welcome Letter
By Ann Marie Sastry
Director, Energy Systems Program
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mechanical, Biomedical and Materials Science and Engineering
In our region, the transformation of the drivetrain into an electrical system will require not only engineers specializing in automotive technologies, but also the efforts of engineers and scientists involved in transformation of the grid, and technologies stemming from other applications. Indeed, the unprecedented level of control of the stationary power grid, juxtaposed with our stated objective of energy independence, has spurred renewed interest in larger-scale considerations of infrastructure.
Science and technology workers cannot afford to passive observers of these changes. All engineering disciplines will be increasingly engaged in finding power sources of the future, and it is critical that we are able to communicate our findings, collaboratively, with policy-makers. Consideration of energy technologies must be performed on multiple axes: regulations must be designed to systematically consider the true costs of each.
Engineers with both breadth and depth of knowledge of energy systems engineering are critically needed. The University of Michigan, as a leader in energy research and development, is committed to providing educational offerings in these critical areas, including this new Master’s of Energy Systems Engineering Program. The University’s unique, interdisciplinary culture attracts faculty, students and collaborators who conduct research in nuclear engineering, energy storage, hydrogen production and utilization, lighting, and portable systems, complemented by strengths in economic modeling, lifecycle analysis, geological sciences and sustainability research. Designed to provide critical engineering skills in interlocking energy disciplines, the Energy Systems Engineering degree targets 1) recently-graduated B.S. students in engineering, who wish to work in energy-related areas, or 2) experienced B.S. or M.S. engineers who wish to refocus their careers, or to have more in-depth understanding of the technical and societal drivers in energy technology development and realization.
I invite you to explore our site, our offerings and the vibrant educational environment at the University of Michigan, and contact us if you are interested in being a part of this revolution in energy systems engineering. We are excited to be contributing to the pool of engineers who will change every facet of our energy landscape in the coming decades. We aim to equip this generation with the needed skills to address these critical issues, and to see them become leaders, and best in realizing clean energy technologies.
