University of North Texas professor of Mechanical and Energy Engineering Dr.
Jiangtao Cheng investigates how to integrate oil and water so that they
work together as a liquid prism in a photovoltaics system that can...
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The Princeton Review has named the University of North Texas among the “greenest colleges” in the US.
The Denton-based school made the cut for the third year in a row due to the many sustainability...
Whether you are interested in a career involving certifying building energy system design, operation and utilization, or managing projects for sustainable building development, or to simply broaden your knowledge, this is the program...
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nandika D'Souza
Research Spotlight: Team of UNT Researchers Awarded $600,000 NSF Grant to Develop Sustainable Building Materials
Researchers at the University of North Texas are on the verge of revolutionizing the construction industry by developing natural alternatives to fiberglass and other popular, non-biodegradable building materials.
Ask an Expert: How can you make your home more energy efficient?
By Leslie Wimmer
Dr. Yong Tao, professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, researches alternative energy and energy building conservation. He believes homeowners on any budget can make changes to conserve energy.