On July 10, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Purdue Polytechnic’s Tho Le nearly $270,000 for an estimated three-year project related to their “Net-Zero Climate Goals.”
Le, an assistant professor in industrial engineering technology, will commence on a research project designed to “enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban energy systems.” It is also worth noting that this was Le’s first-ever submission for an NSF grant.
Le’s project will use “digital twin” modeling, allowing him and his students to create realistic simulations of urban power systems and to work on theoretical improvements to both the logistics and platform economics in delivering electrical power throughout complex urban infrastructure.
“Net-Zero” refers to an international effort for many nations to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, through conversion to alternative fuels and through efficiency increases in existing power infrastructure. As NSF notes in the previously-cited Dear Colleague letter, this has become a priority for the State Department and remains a major funding opportunity for future research.
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