Welcome

This is a transformational time for the global energy ecosystem. Driven by unprecedented innovation, collaboration and opportunity, we’re ready to meet the growing global demand for energy through a more sustainable future. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to the inaugural issue of Energy@Scale, a University of Houston Energy publication dedicated to exploring this transformative journey.

As we stand on the cusp of profound change, we are collectively working to address the energy trilemma: How can we ensure access to energy that is affordable, secure and reliable and environmentally responsible for everyone? UH Energy is dedicated to finding innovative answers to these crucial questions. 

We invite you to explore the pages of Energy@Scale, where we highlight research excellence, student success and thought leadership. In this publication, you will learn about cutting-edge UH research in the hydrogen space, including a proposal to transform existing energy infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico to produce clean energy.

We showcase how we prepare our students to be critical thinkers and innovators through mentorship, experiential learning opportunities and collaborative research initiatives. “Youthful Energy” takes a deep dive into how UH Energy nurtures tomorrow’s energy leaders from an array of majors. Alumna Kamalpreet Kaur shares her journey from being someone who didn’t imagine an energy career to someone who helps drive low carbon solutions. We also introduce you to a team of undergraduate business students ready to take a UH-developed global plastics patent to market.

It is crucial to harness the collective strengths of academia, industry and innovation hubs distinctive to Houston and the region. If you want to share an idea or partner with UH Energy, please reach out to me. Together we can go further.

Warm regards,

Ramanan Krishnamoorti
Vice President for Energy and Innovation
University of Houston