Patrick “Pat” Phelan is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and assistant dean of graduate programs at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He researches and teaches in the area of sustainable energy, thermal transport, and energy policy.
Total projects: 9
Investigating the thermodynamic cycle and efficiency of thermal hydraulic engines will provide a more reliable and efficient use of waste heat.
David Manford
MORE: Spring 2020
Using the temperature gradient across a building to generate electricity through a Seebeck effect will decrease waste heat.
Using 3D printing to manufacture sorbents for direct air capture of CO2 will help achieve negative carbon emissions.
Terry Obeng-Ampomah
MORE: Fall 2019
Exploring biomass pellets as an alternative to fossil fuel could lead to a higher density, sustainable fuel source.
David Manford
FURI: Spring 2019
Thermogalvanic bricks have high potential to cheaply reduce energy and carbon demands in buildings through passive waste heat harvesting.
Ryan Kiracofe
FURI: Spring 2019
Ryan Kiracofe
FURI: Fall 2018
Adnan Abdullahi
MORE: Fall 2018
The Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI) is designed to enhance engineering and technical undergraduate curriculum by providing hands-on lab experience and independent and thesis-based research.
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