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Oregon BEST Researchers

Name Institution Department Research Connection
Achterman, Gail Oregon State University Institute for Natural Resources State and national natural resource and environmental policy-making
Al-Doori, May Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon Renewable Energy Center Biofuels production
Allen, Jennifer Portland State University Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices Sustainable agriculture, green building, and sustainable economic development
Amos, Adell University of Oregon Law Law and policy that apply to renewable energy development, especially hydropower and wave energy
Appleyard, Melissa Portland State University School of Business Administration Cooperative interdisciplinary research and development; commercialization and entrepreneurship
Apte, Sourabh Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Clean coal technology and oxy-coal reactors, solar fuels and biofuel reforming
Ashford, Scott Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Sustainable construction materials and methods; foundation design for wind and wave energy systems
Ashford, Meleah Oregon State University Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center Management of research program for wave energy at OSU's Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center
Bakalinsky, Alan Oregon State University Food Science & Technology Conversion of biomass to biofuels and bioproducts via fermentation
Bass, Robert Portland State University Electrical & Computer Engineering Microhydro power generation; solar thermal absorption chillers; electrochemical production of hydrogen.
Batten, Belinda Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Control design for complex systems
Bay, Brian Oregon State University Mechanical Engineering Monitoring and optimizing building energy use and bio-inspired development of structural and insulation materials
Bechert, Ursula Oregon State University College of Science development of a Professional Science master's program in Renewable Energy
Bechert, Ursula Oregon State University College of Science development of a Professional Science master's program in Renewable Energy
Becker-Blease, John Oregon State University College of Business Sustainable development and business practices
Bender, Steven University of Oregon Law Green business curriculum and outreach
Bennett, Samuel Oregon State University Environmental & Molecular Toxicology Mass spectrometric analysis of biomolecules
Bernell, David Oregon State University Political Science Research and consulting on renewable energy projects and policy
Bertini, Robert Portland State University Civil & Environmental Engineering Transportation systems as an integral component of the built environment
Boettcher, Shannon University of Oregon Chemistry Design, synthesis, and study of semiconductor materials for storage of solar energy in the form of chemical fuels
Bolte, John Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering Mathematical modeling and spatial simulation of environmental and agricultural systems
Boyd, Tonya "Toni" Oregon Institute of Technology Geo-Heat Center Technical assistance and information about geothermal for small scale power, direct use applications, and geothermal heat pumps
Brekken, Ted Oregon State University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Digital control applied to renewable energy systems
Broline, Bruce Oregon State University Wood Science & Engineering Evaluation of green adhesives, adhesive performance, and emissions from composite panels
Brown, G. Z. University of Oregon Architecture Sustainable green building design
Brown, Darrell Portland State University School of Business Administration Metrics and measures for evaluating green building and clean energy
Cal, Raul Portland State University Mechanical and Materials Engineering Fundamental and applied studies of wind turbine arrays
Cann, David Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering Piezoelectric energy harvesting, energy capacitors, and Pb-free piezoelectric materials
Cartwright, Virginia University of Oregon Architecture Site issues related to lighting to reduce environmental impacts of buildings
Caughey, Carol Oregon State University Design & Human Environment Energy efficient lighting and construction for residential and commercial buildings
Chang, Chih-hung Oregon State University Chemical Engineering Solar energy materials and processing
Chaplen, Frank Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering Application of tools of systems biology and metabolic modeling to issues in biomass, biofuels, and clean energy
Chartoff, Richard University of Oregon Chemistry Biodegradable polymeric materials and lightweight high strength materials
Chen, Hsiou-Lien Oregon State University Design and Human Environment Naturally colored cotton and poplar fibers, environmentally friendly techniques for textile disinfestations
Chen, Zhiqiang Portland State University Center for Electron Microscopy and Nanofabrication Nanostructured materials for energy conversion
Chester, Tom Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon Renewable Energy Center (OREC) Renewable energy
Chiang, Patrick Oregon State University Electrical and Computer Engineering Micro/nano-electronics chip design for wireless sensor networks used for infrastructure monitoring
Chiasson, Andrew Oregon Institute of Technology Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Renewable Energy Center Modeling and simulation of thermal systems
Cina, Jeffrey University of Oregon Chemistry Electronic excitation energy transfer, a process relevant to both photosynthesis and solar energy conversion
Cohen, J. David University of Oregon Physics and Materials Science Institute Photovoltaic devices; new materials development and characterization
Conley, John Oregon State University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Thin films and nanostructured materials for novel solar cell and energy storage technologies
Cooper, Cindy Portland State University School of Business Social innovation, social enterprise, and business expertise
Cox, Daniel Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Wave effects on marine wind farms, including wave loading and scour
Currin, Hugh Oregon Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering Wind turbine aerodynamics, structural and dynamic analysis
Deutsch, Miriam University of Oregon Physics Nanostructured materials assisting in efficiently harvesting solar energy
Dill, Jennifer Portland State University Urban Studies & Planning Relationships between land use, transportation, and physical activity
Drost, Kevin Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Microchannel processing for solar fuels, biofuels, and energy efficiency
Dusicka, Peter Portland State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Green building construction materials/methods and structural safety
Ely, Roger Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering Optimizing solar-supported, biological processes for making hydrogen gas from water.
Elzeyadi, Ihab University of Oregon Architecture High-performance building design and evaluation; integrated green technologies
Ervin, Dave Portland State University Economics and Environmental Resources and Management Factors affecting sustainable business management and green building technology performance
Euhus, Dan Oregon State University Chemical, Biological, & Environmental Engineering Biofuels and commercialization of new technology
Gambatese, John Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Sustainability of civil infrastructure, especially related to lifecycle of facilities and construction process
Genasci, Donald University of Oregon Architecture Economics of green, small-footprint (scale), high-density buildings that more closely fit existing neighborhoods
Gibbons, Brady Oregon State University Mechanical Engineering Novel materials for energy storage and energy conversion
Gillem, Mark University of Oregon Architecture and Landscape Architecture Sustainable urbanism at the intersection of architecture, landscape architecture, and planning
Goncher, Gary Portland State University Physics Use of nanostructures to improve performance of inorganic and organic/inorganic hybrid solar cells for cost effective conversion of solar energy
Griffin, Corey Portland State University Architecture Relationship between building structure and sustainability, from issues of longevity and reuse to performance of structural materials
Guenza, Marina University of Oregon Chemistry Theory and computer simulations of carrier transport processes in polymeric organic semiconductors
Gupta, Rakesh Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Green building material performance, structural design, material properties
Haapala, Karl Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Development, modeling, and analysis of sustainable manufactured products and manufacturing processes
Hackleman, David Oregon State University Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Biodiesel and biodegradable polymers
Hammerstrom, Dan Portland State University Electrical and Computer Engineering Application of intelligent computing to intelligent power utilization and electric vehicle control
Harper, Stacey Oregon State University Chemical, Biological, & Environmental Engineering/Environmental & Molecular Toxicology Evaluation of nanomaterials for biological and environmental impact
Harris, Kevin Oregon State University Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Reaction engineering, fuel processing, supercritical fluids technology, green building materials, and energy systems and efficiency
Herman, Gregory Oregon State University Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Green mfg. processes for displays/solar cells; novel optical and electrical materials; flexible electronic mfg. methods/applications.
Higgins, Adam Oregon State University Chemical Engineering Cell-based devices such as biosensors, cell membrane permeability
Higgins, Christopher Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Structural testing, green building materials and design
Howard-Grenville, Jennifer University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business Organizational and behavioral changes that enable green technologies, including green building and distributed clean energy
Hu, Huafen Portland State University Mechanical Engineering Risk-conscious, energy efficient building design and operation
Hunter-Zaworski, Kate Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Sustainable and accessible (visitability) building design
Hurwitz, David Oregon State University School of Civil & Construction Engineering User behavior research to improve the safe design and operation of transportation infrastructure
Hutchison, Jim University of Oregon Chemistry Green chemistry applied to new materials and nanomaterials for sustainability applications
Ideker, Jason Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Concrete durability and high-performance civil engineering materials
Jarvis, Todd Oregon State University Institute for Water & Watersheds Geothermal energy in western U.S. and low flow hydroelectric energy development using microturbines on springs
Jiao, Jun Portland State University Physics Nanostructure enhanced solar cell and microbial fuel cell design and fabrication
Jiru, Teshome Edae Oregon Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy HVAC, CFD, building energy simulation and auditing, thermofluids
Johansson, Erik Portland State University Chemistry Interplay between semiconductor surface chemistry and solar-to-chemical fuel conversion
Johnson, Darren University of Oregon Chemistry Functional materials for sustainable clean drinking water and nanoclusters for efficient electronic device fabrication
Jones, Eric University of Oregon Anthropology Creating cooperative, functional systems between diverse stakeholders to help green building and clean energy projects succeed
Jovanovic, Goran Oregon State University Chemical Engineering Microtechnology in energy production from distributed resources
Kahle, Lynn University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business Marketing solar energy
Kamke, Fred Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Design and performance of wood-based composite materials in green building applications
Karavanic, Karen Portland State University Computer Science High performance computing
Karchesy, Joe Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Bioactive compounds from forest resources and mill residues for use in forestry, agriculture, and human health
Kelly, Christine Oregon State University Chemical Engineering Enzymatic modification of biomass for use in renewable fuel production
Keszler, Douglas Oregon State University Chemistry Thin-film solar cells
Kevan, Stephen University of Oregon Physics Solar photovoltaic materials
Khoury, Theodore Portland State University School of Business Administration The support and resistance to adopting clean tech innovations: when and how factors influence technology trajectories
Kline, Jeff University of Oregon Architecture Design and use of buildings to be more energy efficient
Knowles, Chris Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Sustainable wood-based structural materials and development of markets for local materials
Koenenkamp, Rolf Portland State University Physics New photovoltaics devices and concepts
Konis, Kyle Portland State University Architecture Building energy performance and indoor environmental quality
Kwok, Alison University of Oregon Architecture Case studies of building performance and design process, natural ventilation, and thermal comfort
Lachenbruch, Barbara Oregon State University Wood Science & Engineering Predicting and defining wood quality for different applications; global issues in renewable materials
Lambrinos, John Oregon State University Horticulture Sustainable landscaping and plant-based infrastructure design
Larco, Nico University of Oregon Architecture Medium to high density suburban development and mobility; sustainable suburban design.
Leavengood, Scott Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Green building and biomass utilization
Leon, Arturo Oregon State University Civil & Construction Engineering Hydrology and hydraulic modeling of green roofs, storm-water control, numerical modeling of complex combined sewer systems
Li, Kaichang Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Green building materials and processes, including formaldehyde-free adhesives, wood-plastic composites, lignin biodegradation, pulp bleaching
Liu, Hong Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering Anaerobic biotechnologies to generate energy from biomass, biowaste, and wastewater while treating wastewater
Liu, Shih-Yuan University of Oregon Chemistry Boron-nitrogen containing hydrogen storage materials that enable longer driving range for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Lonergan, Mark University of Oregon Chemistry More efficient solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells
Long, James Oregon Institute of Technology Computer Systems Engineering Technology Computerized control systems for biodiesel production
Luoma, Daniel Oregon State University Forest Ecosystems and Society Site-specific information to evaluate economic potential of native Oregon Culinary Truffle industry
Lutzenhiser, Loren Portland State University Urban Studies & Planning Social and behavioral factors in building design, occupancy, energy use, efficiency choice, policy alternatives
MacArthur, John Portland State University Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium Electrification of transportation and integration with the built environment, including livability and peformance measures
Malkewitz, Keven Oregon State University College of Business The influence of green building and distributed clean energy on buyer and consumer behavior
Margerum, Richard University of Oregon Planning, Public Policy & Management Collaborative governance, inter-jurisdictional coordination, community and stakeholder participation
Marsh, Langdon Portland State University National Policy Consensus Center Scientific and financial analysis of materials and energy systems
Marshall, Scott Portland State University School of Business Administration Proactive environmental strategy, corporate governance and sustainability reporting, and environmental and social multi-stakeholder initiatives
Martin, Sheila Portland State University Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Sustainable food systems, sustainable forestry
McLain, Thomas Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Research management; policy and implementation related to use of renewable materials
Miller, Thomas Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Structural engineering and design as applied to green buildings
Milota, Michael Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Use of biofuels for thermal and elecrtical energy
Monsere, Christopher Portland State University Civil & Environmental Engineering Transportation, community design, and infrastructure relating to transportation safety and operations
Moore, Erin University of Oregon Architecture Relative permanence and lifespans of buildings
Morrell, Jeff Oregon State University Wood Science & Engineering Durability of green building materials; using microorganisms to obtain compounds from woody biomass
Moseley, Cassandra University of Oregon Institute for a Sustainable Environment Social and economic dimensions of wood-based biomass utilization, especially in small-scale, rural contexts
Muller, Brook University of Oregon Architecture Ecological concerns as part of development process
Murphy, Glen Oregon State University Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Productivity of harvesting systems, smart sensor systems for improved wood utilization, evaluation of environmental impacts of harvesting
Murthy, Ganti Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering Development of sustainable technologies for processing biofuels and bioproducts
Muszyński, Lech Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Wood-plastic and wood-composites
Narayanan, Vinod Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Heat transfer and fluid mechanics related to energy storage and transport
Nason, Jeffrey Oregon State University Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering Sustainable solutions for management and treatment of water, wastewater, and stormwater
Negoita, Cristina Oregon Institute of Technology Mathematics Mathematical ecosystem modelling, input-output life cycle analysis, numerical simulation and analysis, and computational expertise
Nelson, Andrew University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business Technology commercialization & entrepreneurship; interdisciplinary research & management
Nute, Kevin University of Oregon Architecture Natural animation of passive energy-saving devices
Ozkan-Haller, Tuba Oregon State University Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences Wave dynamics and interaction with wave energy devices
Paasch, Robert Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Design and evaluation of wave energy systems
Palleroni, Sergio Portland State University Architecture International green building design and implementation, eco-districts, the BaSiC Initiative
Palo, Daniel Oregon State University Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Reaction engineering, microchannel reaction technology, fuel processing, and supercritical fluids technology
Parmigiani, John Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Use of composites to replace metals to save weight and improve performance
Paul, Brian Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Microreactor systems for deposition of PV films; solar thermal processing of fuels and conversion of biomass to fuels
Penhallegon, Ross Oregon State University Horticulture/Extension Green gardening and landscape sustainability methods and training
Penner, Michael Oregon State University Food Science and Technology Laboratory testing and analysis of biomass feedstocks to determine potential as new sources of biofuels and bioproducts
Peterson, Richard Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering Energy utilization, energy storage, and thermal transport processes
Petrovic, Slobodan Oregon Institute of Technology Renewable Energy Engineering Renewable energy, fuel cells, hydrogen production/storage, nano-materials in energy applications
Phillips, Maureen Oregon Institute of Technology Communication Studies Development of critical thinkers and writers who research green building and clean energy
Plant, Thomas Oregon State University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science New thin-film materials for solar cells and using optical sensing techniques to monitor building energy use
Pullman, Mellie Portland State University Business Administration Passive solar design and food systems
Rananavare, Shankar Portland State University Chemistry Oxide semiconductors for CO2 remediation
Recktenwald, Gerald Portland State University Mechanical and Materials Engineering Basic heat transfer and fluid mechanics processes that affect energy efficiency in buildings and building components
Reed, Scott Portland State University Chemistry The interface between chemistry, biology, and nanotchnology in waste management, molecular sensors for detection of pollutants
Remcho, Vincent Oregon State University Chemistry Novel materials and methods for production of solar cells, and conversion of biomass to transportation fuel
Reynolds, Kevin Portland State University Chemistry Microbiological pathways to form renewable petroleum products
Ribe, Robert University of Oregon Institute for a Sustainable Environment Linkages between land use policy/planning and urban design
Rice, Andrew Portland State University Physics Natural and anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gases as drivers of climate
Richmond, Geraldine University of Oregon Chemistry Using laser spectroscopic techniques and computational methods to probe molecular structure at wet interfaces
Riley , Charles Oregon Institute of Technology Civil Engineering Green building, energy efficiency, and renewables; use of fly ash in construction materials and bamboo properties
Rochefort, Skip Oregon State University Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering The use of recycled plastics for green building applications and K-20 sustainable engineering education and outreach
Rogers, Robert Oregon Institute of Technology Renewable Energy Center and Mechanical Engineering Building mechanical systems and renewable energy applications
Rorrer, Gregory Oregon State University Chemical Engineering Bioreactor cultivation of algae to biofuel; supercritical water gasification of biomass in microchannel reactors
Rosenstiel, Todd Portland State University Biology Green roofs, value-added biological design, and biomass production
Rouvimov, Sergei Portland State University Physics Nano-materials and nano-characterization for advanced photovoltaics applications
Rowell, John University of Oregon Architecture & Allied Arts Active practice in sustainable communities, urban design, community building, building design and commissioning
Rueter, John Portland State University Environmental Science & Management How to increase algal growth rates and biomass in large scale culture facilities
Russo, Mike University of Oregon Management The social, policy, and economic drivers of renewable energy development
Rytkonen, Frank Oregon Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy Electrical, instrumentation, and control system design for energy efficiency monitoring and industrial renewable power plants
Sailor, David Portland State University Mechanical and Materials Engineering Building energy modeling and measurement, and implications for urban climates
Schlossberg, Marc University of Oregon Planning, Public Policy & Management Sustainable city design, non-auto modes of transportation, and social change
Scholz, Todd Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Sustainable road construction, maintenance, preservation, and rehabilitation
Scott, Michael Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Computer simulation of building response to extreme loadings, e.g., from earthquakes
Selker, John Oregon State University Biological and Ecological Engineering Monitoring of built and natural environments with wireless and fiber optics sensor systems
Semprini, Lewis Oregon State University Chemical, Biological, & Environmental Engineering Development of high-value products from biomass and biproducts of biofuel production
Shandas, Vivek Portland State University Urban Studies & Planning Relationship between built environment and surrounding social and environmental condiitions, with focus on water and climate change
Sheehan, Kim University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication Appropriate environmental messaging
Shi, Feng Oregon Institute of Technology Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering Solar thermal, photovoltaics, solar energy storage, and solar optics; biofuel, biomass, and fuel cells.
Sillars, David Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Sustainable methods and materials for infrastructure and building construction
Simonsen, John Oregon State University Wood Science and Engineering Durability testing and utilizing cellulose nanocrystals for composites and energy storage
Sinha, Arijit Oregon State University Wood Science & Engineering Intelligent design and development of renewable materials based green products for the built environment
Solanki, Raj Portland State University Physics Solar cells and solar generation of hydrogen; efficient solar cells and solar hydrogen converters
Spolek, Graig Portland State University Mechanical and Materials Engineering Performance evaluation of energy efficiency measures in green buildings (greenroofs) and industrial processes (drying)
Stone, Robert Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering Design methodologies and techniques that enable incorporation of sustainable energy considerations in early design phase
Strauss, Steve Oregon State University Forest Ecosystems and Society Genetic improvement/engineering of woody biomass crops for improved feedstock yield and new bioproducts
Stuedlein, Armin Oregon State University School of Civil & Construction Engineering Sustainable ground improvement methods for support of buildings, ports, harbors, and transportation infrastructure
Subramanian, Mas Oregon State University Chemistry Conversion of waste heat to electricity and storage through high energy dielectric capacitors
Sun, Wangping Oregon Institute of Technology Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering Technology Range of renewable energy alternatives
Tadepalli, Prasad Oregon State University Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Adaptive control of buildings for optimizing energy use and user satisfaction using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques
Tate, Janet Oregon State University Physics Fundamental properties of materials used in solar cells and solar technology
Taylor, Richard University of Oregon Physics Fractal architectures
Thaemert , David Oregon Institute of Technology Civil Engineering Effective use of stormwater resources and the interface of infrastructure with natural stream environments
Theodoropoulos, Christine University of Oregon Architecture The methods of collaboration used between architectural and engineering designers in the green building design process
Thomas, Evan Portland State University Mechanical and Materials Engineering Sustainable life support systems including water recycling/treatment, biomass/biogas energy, and green building performance monitoring systems
Thoren, Roxi University of Oregon Landscape Architecture Integration of buildings and landscapes in community design, especially landscape systems as urban infrastructure
Torres-Garibay, Claudia Oregon Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy Clean energy materials
Tyler, David University of Oregon Chemistry Solar energy conversion
Veltri, Anthony Oregon State University Public Health Cost modeling
Vignola, Frank University of Oregon Physics Solar resource monitoring and photovoltaic system analysis and testing
Von Jouanne, Annette Oregon State University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Systems to capture and store energy from ocean waves and wind
Wager, John Oregon State University Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Thin-film solar cells
Wagle, Kate University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts Portland Sustainability issues related to art and architecture 
Walker, Stel Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering Wind energy research and development
Walker, Peter University of Oregon Geography Socio-economic and cultural factors that shape environmental choices
Wamser, Carl Portland State University Chemistry Basic research on new solar cells
Wang, Hailei Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Development of heat activated power and cooling technology to improve building energy efficiency and utilize solar and geothermal energy
Wang, Xin Oregon Institute of Technology Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering Automatic control, embedded system design, renewable energy systems instrumentation, power systems and power electronics
Wang, Hailin University of Oregon Physics Optical processes in semiconductors
Wheeler, George Oregon State University Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering Improving energy efficiency by reducing waste in all forms, including energy, waste, and productivity.
Williamson, Kenneth Oregon State University Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering Biological treatment for hazardous and municipal wastes and environmental management, environmental regulations, and environmental sustainability
Witwer, Jeff Oregon State University Energy Engineering Management Program, OSU-Cascades Blending technical/engineering expertise with business to advance economic development around renewable energy
Wood, Brian Oregon State University Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Drinking water sustainability; sustainable water and wastewater treatment for the third world
Wu, Zhaohui Oregon State University College of Business Green supply chain design and management, life cycle analysis, green food systems
Wysocki, Don Oregon State University Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center Development of oil seed cropping and utilization of wheat straw for semiarid areas of Oregon
Yang, Yizhao University of Oregon Planning, Public Policy & Management Urban forms that are environmentally sustainable or support sustainable human behaviror, and land use policies that enable these forms
Yeh, Harry Oregon State University Civil and Construction Engineering Air and water flows (kinematics and dynamics)
Yokochi, Alex Oregon State University Chemical Engineering Materials science and system design of solar energy conversion devices; energy storage issues
Young, Robert University of Oregon Planning, Public Policy, and Management Sustainable community design, green economic development and governance
Zareh, Hormoz Portland State University Mechanical & Materials Engineering Design analysis and simulation with finite element techniques, computer-aided design, design optimization
Zipay, James Oregon Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Improving outlook on energy solutions