Institute for Energy Systems (IES)

Robert L. Sullivan, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering, Director

The mission of the IES is to provide an intellectually stimulating environment for faculty and students to conduct funded research in areas of national need. The National Energy Policy identifies these needs to be: (1) increasing domestic energy supplies; (2) increasing America’s use of renewable and alternative energy; (3) increasing energy conservation and efficiency; (4) developing a comprehensive delivery system; (5) enhancing national energy security and international relationships; and (6) sustaining the nation’s health and environment.