In the news: Michigan Engineering experts January 3-7

Greg Keoleian discusses his research into sustainable container use for dairy with Michigan Radio. Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems and professor of civil and environmental engineering.

Steve Skerlos explains research inspired by a cow’s stomach could reduce waste and create a valuable feedstock. Skerlos is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, professor of mechanical engineering and professor of civil and environmental engineering.

Jeff Sakamoto explains how battery fires like what GM experience with the Bolt happened, and how future batteries could avoid these issues. Sakamoto is an associate professor of mechanical engineering, associate professor of materials science and engineering and associate professor of macromolecular science and engineering.

Carolyn Kuranz says that while researchers know a fusion energy theory works, reproduction in a lab has been challenging. Kuranz is an associate professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences and an associate professor of climate and space sciences and engineering.