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UM Experts on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology/Alternative Energy/Gasoline Increase

UM Experts on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology/Alternative Energy/Gasoline Increase

The following University of Miami faculty experts are available to comment on the issues related to fuel cell technology, alternative energy, and gasoline increase/economics:

Gas Increase/Political & Economic Conditions/Chemistry

Jorge Piñon, senior research associate, University of Miami, former president of Amoco Oil Latin America, with 30 years of experience in international energy  market. He can speak on world oil prices, and world supply-demand issues, as well as local market conditions.

Phone: 305-284-2822
Cel: 305-926-6910
E-mail: jrpinon47@aol.com

Alternative Energy Engineering/ Fuel Cells

Hongtan Liu, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Dorgan solar lab in the UM College of Engineering, focuses his research on fuel cells, solar energy and hydrogen energy technology.  Dr. Liu is available to discuss the technical aspects and useful applications of fuel cell technology.

Phone:  305-284-2019

Email: hliu@miami.edu

Ramarathnam Narashimhan, “Dr. Ram” Ph.D., research assistant professor of mechanical engineering and associate dean of the College of Engineering, focuses his research on computational fluid mechanics and waste management.  Dr. Ram is available to discuss various aspects of alternative fuel technology.

Phone:  305-284-3100

Email: ram@miami.edu

Michael R. Swain, Ph.D., associate professor and associate chair in the department of mechanical engineering, focuses his research on alternative fuels and internal combustion engines.  Dr. Swain is available to discuss the different types of alternative fuels available and their applications. 

Phone: 305-284-3329

Email: mswain@miami.edu

T. Nejat Veziroglu, Ph.D., professor of mechanical engineering at the College of Engineering and director of the Clean Energy Research Institute at the University of Miami. Dr. Veziroglu is a world-expert on hydrogen energy and environment. He focuses his research on hydrogen energy, and environmental and economical problems related to the forthcoming conversion to Hydrogen Economy during this century. He is the recipient of the 2008 Santilli-Galilei Academy of Science Medal Award. Dr. Veziroglu is available to discuss various aspects of hydrogen energy technology and issues related to energy and the environment.

Phone: 305-284-4666

Email: veziroglu@miami.edu

Media Contact:
Marie Guma-Diaz
Tel.: 305-284-5500
m.gumadiaz@umiami.edu