A vision for digital agriculture at scale: Internet of Small Things to the rescueDigital transformation leaves no stone unturned as it remakes the world for the better. Agriculture is no exception, and is witnessing a…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Jun 30, 2021·5 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Jun 30, 2021·5 min read
Texas power crisis, migration from Central America highlight need for U.S.-Mexico energy corridorThe recent weather events in Texas shocked its entire energy-water infrastructure, leaving more than 4 million homes and businesses…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Apr 20, 2021·4 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Apr 20, 2021·4 min read
Designing a testbed to rev up the transition to Generation IV nuclear reactorsNuclear power is one of the leading carbon-free electricity generation methods. In 2018, nuclear energy provided more than 10 percent of…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Dec 7, 2020·3 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Dec 7, 2020·3 min read
Seismic changes in Puerto Rico harbor a great opportunityAs hurricanes and earthquakes expose a fragile electric grid, renewables make a compelling case for the island’s power generation needs.Purdue College of Engineering·Added Nov 20, 2020·4 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Nov 20, 2020·4 min read
Farm to every table via precision agricultureIt’s estimated that the global population will grow by about one-fourth, to nearly 10 billion people, by 2050, requiring a large increase…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Nov 11, 2020·4 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Nov 11, 2020·4 min read
Next-gen reactors will enhance safety and sustainabilityNuclear energy provides 20 percent of U.S. and more than 10 percent of world electricity, as well as 55 percent of America’s carbon-free…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Nov 5, 2020·4 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Nov 5, 2020·4 min read
New farm field hands: autonomous robotsHunger is a persistent global challenge. The world needs to sustainably feed a growing population — an estimated 9.7 billion souls by 2050…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Oct 15, 2020·4 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Oct 15, 2020·4 min read
Electrifying times in transportationIn the United States, the transportation sector accounts for 28% of energy consumption, 70% of petroleum use and 29% of greenhouse gas…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Oct 9, 2020·4 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Oct 9, 2020·4 min read
Making sure materials behave in nuclear reactorsEnergy consumption is increasing, a large fraction of it powered by fossil fuels. But fossil fuel resources are finite and pose the threat…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Aug 13, 2020·3 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Aug 13, 2020·3 min read
Bringing rare earths into the circular economyIn an ironic twist, the rare-earth elements that are key to many clean energy technologies are produced by material- and energy-intensive…Purdue College of Engineering·Added Aug 11, 2020·3 min readPurdue College of Engineering·Added Aug 11, 2020·3 min read
