What will be the state of our planet by 2030? Lincoln Laboratory talks technology solutions to climate change, humanitarian aid and disaster response, and global health, and what progress can be made in this decade.
Chemical engineering senior Awele Uwagwu grew up in Nigeria, where his life was shaped by the dominant oil and gas industry. Now, while studying at MIT, he has started his own company to bring efficient and affordable solar energy back to Nigeria.
Caption: Using a model for lithium phosphate, researchers computed how much each phonon contributes to the ion diffusion process. Armed with this knowledge, researchers could use lasers to selectively excite or heat up specific phonons, rather than exposing the entire material to high temperatures. This could open lead to low-cost fuel cells and batteries, among many other applications. Credits: Image courtesy of the researchers Caption: Associate Professor Asegun Henry believes this method could lead to the creation of a new research field one he refers to as “phonon catalysis.” While the new work focuses specifically on ion diffusion, Henry sees applications in chemical reactions, phase transformations, and other temperature-dependent phenomena.
High-achieving recent graduate of Imperial College London Abigael Bamgboye leveraged online learning through the MITx MicroMasters Program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy to propel her career and education to new heights.