CERC Clean Energy Research Center at USF

Join the Solar Energy Society at University of South Florida on Friday for the lecture "Converting Biogas to Liquid Fuels: Thermochemical Pathways" with the renowned Dr. Babu Joseph!
📅 Date: May 1
⏰ Time: 11:30 - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: ENC 3006

Learn more about the process from converting biogas to fuels, explore dry reforming, Fischer–Tropsch, and methanol routes—and how smart catalyst design unlocks sustainable carbon conversion!

🍕 Free food for attendees!

🔗 Register here:
https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/ses/rsvp_boot?id=2003605
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Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge of solar energy!"

Join the Solar Energy Society this Friday for the lecture "Carbon-based Nanomaterials for Energy Applications" with the renowned Dr. Ali Ashraf! Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the USF NRT program with Mr. Muhammad Rafique.

📅 Date: April 24
⏰ Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: ENB 109

Learn more about how advanced carbon nanomaterials are driving innovations in energy conversion, storage, and sustainability!

🍕 Free food for attendees!

🔗 Register here:
https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/SES/rsvp_boot?id=2003853

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Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge of solar energy!"

Join the Solar Energy Society at University of South Florida for a fascinating lecture by Dr. Arash Takshi, a professor of University of South Florida Electrical Engineering, where he will share his groundbreaking work on composite gel materials powering the next generation of sustainable wearable tech.
📅 Date: Feb. 20, 2026
📍 Location: CUTR 102
⏰ Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
🥪 Food Provided
🔗 Register using the QR code in the post or the link below:
https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/ses/rsvp_boot?id=2000219

Join the Solar Energy Society for a talk by Dr. Mia Naeini, Associate Professor. Dr. Naeini will explain how Graph Signal Processing (GSP) and Graph Signal Learning (GSL) help uncover problems and vulnerabilities, which can lead to smarter, more reliable energy systems.
Date: Tuesday, Jan 27th
Location: CUTR 102
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Food Provided
If you're interested click the link below for more information and to register.
https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/ses/rsvp_boot?id=1997318

🌞 Lunch & Learn – Solar Photovoltaics! ⚡️

Join the Solar Energy Society at USF for an exciting session with Dr. Lingling Fan, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida!

They will take a quick dive into how cutting-edge technologies are helping solar power seamlessly connect to a smarter, cleaner grid. ☀️🔌

📅 Friday, November 21st

📍 ENC 3407

⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

🥪 Food Provided

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the clean-energy transformation!

🔗 Register using the QR code in the post or in the link below:

https://cglink.me/2k5/r1993854

Lunch & Learn: Solar Energy at the Crossroads of Policy, Finance, and ESG 🌱
Join the Solar Energy Society at University of South Florida for an insightful session with Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Director of Sustainable Business and Courtesy/Adjunct Professor at the Patel College of Global Sustainability.

📅 Friday, October 3rd
🕐 12:30 – 1:30 PM
📍 IDRB Oak View Room – 1st floor

Learn how solar energy is shaped by government policies, financial decisions, and sustainability goals for a cleaner future.
✨ Stay after the talk for a short guided solar tour to explore real-world applications of solar energy!

🔗 Register now: https://cglink.me/2k5/r1989833

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We’re proud to share that Dr. D. Yogi Goswami has been invited to speak at IMECE India 2025, ASME’s prestigious international engineering conference, held in Hyderabad, India from September 10–13, 2025. His continued leadership in clean energy and innovation inspires us all!
https://www.asme-india.org/imece

Watch Dr. D. Yogi Goswami, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Clean Energy Research Center at University of South Florida, on the August 8th episode of Florida This Week on WEDU PBS!

With over 45 years of groundbreaking research in solar energy, thermodynamics, and indoor air quality, Dr. Goswami brings unmatched insight into the future of sustainable energy and climate solutions.

Follow the link below to watch as Dr. Goswami joins a panel of experts on the August 8th episode and to hear his takes on Florida’s energy challenges, policy directions, trends, and innovations. A must-watch for anyone interested in Florida’s energy future!

https://www.wedu.org/shows/florida-this-week/

Florida This Week Tampa Bay’s longest-running prime time public affairs program.

Catch up on the latest happenings at CERC!
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https://www.usf.edu/teco-cerc/news/cerc_newsletter.aspx