Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Engineering Energy Solutions

May 15, 2024 | Videos

Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable engineering and innovative energy solutions. In this video, we explore the inspiring journey of Professor Yi Zheng who, along with his team are designing functional materials for energy applications. Discover how his passion for combating global warming drives him to develop cutting-edge technologies like passive cooling systems, aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Throughout the interview, we learn about his work at Northeastern University and his startup company, Plank Energies, where he strives to bring groundbreaking inventions to market. With a focus on clean energy and environmental sustainability, Yi shares insights into his research process, collaboration with the Center for Research Innovation (CRI), and his vision for a greener, more sustainable future.

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