Program Overview

Advanced Energy Systems

A Transformational Graduate Engineering Program

Introduction

Developing secure, resilient, and adaptive energy infrastructure is the defining challenge of the 21st century—and our greatest opportunity for economic and environmental progress. Navigating this transition requires a new generation of workforce capable of steering the global energy sector through unprecedented change.

Program Overview

The Advanced Energy Systems (AES) program empowers doctoral researchers and master's-level professionals to master the technical, economic, and environmental complexities of tomorrow's infrastructure. Students take advantage of this unique opportunity to:

• Collaborate with world-class faculty and leading researchers
• Utilize state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at both institutions
• Engineer scalable solutions to global energy challenges
• Engage with a diverse network of industry, government, and nonprofit partners
• Launch a high-impact career at the forefront of the new energy economy

Application Information

Application Requirements are available for prospective students.

Program Details

The Mines/NLR Advanced Energy Systems Degree Program is a transformational graduate program that offers students a premier interdisciplinary education.

News and Updates

The program has welcomed new students, including doctoral and master's students, and has featured interviews with the Co-Director and Director of the program.

Program Leadership

The program is led by experienced faculty, including the Director and Co-Director, who have extensive experience in energy research and are passionate about shaping the future of energy.