Namesort iconInstitutionDepartmentResearch Connection
Oregon State UniversityInstitute for Natural ResourcesState and national natural resource and environmental policy-making
Portland State UniversityCenter for Sustainable Processes and PracticesSustainable agriculture, green building, and sustainable economic development
University of OregonLawLaw and policy that apply to renewable energy development, especially hydropower and wave energy
Portland State UniversitySchool of Business AdministrationCooperative interdisciplinary research and development; commercialization and entrepreneurship
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing EngineeringClean coal technology and oxy-coal reactors, solar fuels and biofuel reforming
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Sustainable construction materials and methods; foundation design for wind and wave energy systems
Oregon Institute of TechnologyElectrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Microhydro power generation; solar thermal absorption chillers; electrochemical production of hydrogen
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringControl design for complex systems
Oregon State UniversityMechanical EngineeringMonitoring and optimizing building energy use and bio-inspired development of structural and insulation materials
Oregon State UniversityCollege of BusinessSustainable development and business practices
University of OregonLawGreen business curriculum and outreach
Oregon State UniversityPolitical ScienceResearch and consulting on renewable energy projects and policy
Portland State UniversityCivil & Environmental EngineeringTransportation systems as an integral component of the built environment
University of OregonChemistryDesign, synthesis, and study of semiconductor materials for storage of solar energy in the form of chemical fuels
Oregon State UniversityBiological and Ecological EngineeringMathematical modeling and spatial simulation of environmental and agricultural systems
Oregon Institute of TechnologyGeo-Heat CenterTechnical assistance and information about geothermal for small scale power, direct use applications, and geothermal heat pumps
Oregon State UniversityElectrical Engineering and Computer Science Digital control applied to renewable energy systems
Oregon State UniversityWood Science & EngineeringEvaluation of green adhesives, adhesive performance, and emissions from composite panels
University of OregonArchitectureSustainable green building design
Portland State UniversitySchool of Business AdministrationMetrics and measures for evaluating green building and clean energy
Portland State UniversityMechanical and Materials EngineeringFundamental and applied studies of wind turbine arrays
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing EngineeringPiezoelectric energy harvesting, energy capacitors, and Pb-free piezoelectric materials
University of OregonArchitectureSite issues related to lighting to reduce environmental impacts of buildings
Oregon State UniversityDesign & Human EnvironmentEnergy efficient lighting and construction for residential and commercial buildings
Oregon State UniversityChemical Engineering Solar energy materials and processing
Oregon State UniversityBiological and Ecological EngineeringApplication of tools of systems biology and metabolic modeling to issues in biomass, biofuels, and clean energy
Oregon State UniversityDesign and Human EnvironmentNaturally colored cotton and poplar fibers, environmentally friendly techniques for textile disinfestations
Oregon Institute of TechnologyOregon Renewable Energy Center (OREC)Renewable energy
Oregon State UniversityElectrical and Computer EngineeringMicro/nano-electronics chip design for wireless sensor networks used for infrastructure monitoring
University of OregonChemistryElectronic excitation energy transfer, a process relevant to both photosynthesis and solar energy conversion
University of OregonPhysics and Materials Science Institute Photovoltaic devices; new materials development and characterization
Oregon State UniversityElectrical Engineering and Computer Science Thin films and nanostructured materials for novel solar cell and energy storage technologies
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Wave effects on marine wind farms, including wave loading and scour
Oregon Institute of TechnologyMechanical EngineeringWind turbine aerodynamics, structural and dynamic analysis
University of OregonPhysicsNanostructured materials assisting in efficiently harvesting solar energy
Portland State UniversityUrban Studies & PlanningRelationships between land use, transportation, and physical activity
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Microchannel processing for solar fuels, biofuels, and energy efficiency
Portland State UniversityCivil and Environmental Engineering Green building construction materials/methods and structural safety
Oregon State UniversityBiological and Ecological EngineeringOptimizing solar-supported, biological processes for making hydrogen gas from water.
University of OregonArchitecture High-performance building design and evaluation; integrated green technologies
Portland State UniversityEconomics and Environmental Resources and ManagementFactors affecting sustainable business management and green building technology performance
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Sustainability of civil infrastructure, especially related to lifecycle of facilities and construction process
University of OregonArchitectureEconomics of green, small-footprint (scale), high-density buildings that more closely fit existing neighborhoods
Oregon State UniversityMechanical EngineeringNovel materials for energy storage and energy conversion
University of OregonArchitecture and Landscape ArchitectureSustainable urbanism at the intersection of architecture, landscape architecture, and planning
Portland State UniversityPhysicsUse of nanostructures to improve performance of inorganic and organic/inorganic hybrid solar cells for cost effective conversion of solar energy
Portland State UniversityArchitectureRelationship between building structure and sustainability, from issues of longevity and reuse to performance of structural materials
University of OregonChemistryTheory and computer simulations of carrier transport processes in polymeric organic semiconductors
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and Engineering Green building material performance, structural design, material properties
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringDevelopment, modeling, and analysis of sustainable manufactured products and manufacturing processes
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Biodiesel and biodegradable polymers
Portland State UniversityElectrical and Computer Engineering Application of intelligent computing to intelligent power utilization and electric vehicle control
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological, & Environmental Engineering/Environmental & Molecular ToxicologyEvaluation of nanomaterials for biological and environmental impact
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological & Environmental EngineeringReaction engineering, fuel processing, supercritical fluids technology, green building materials, and energy systems and efficiency
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological & Environmental EngineeringGreen mfg. processes for displays/solar cells; novel optical and electrical materials; flexible electronic mfg. methods/applications.
Oregon State UniversityChemical Engineering Cell-based devices such as biosensors, cell membrane permeability
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction EngineeringStructural testing, green building materials and design
University of OregonLundquist College of BusinessOrganizational and behavioral changes that enable green technologies, including green building and distributed clean energy
Portland State UniversityMechanical EngineeringRisk-conscious, energy efficient building design and operation
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Sustainable and accessible (visitability) building design
University of OregonChemistryGreen chemistry applied to new materials and nanomaterials for sustainability applications
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Concrete durability and high-performance civil engineering materials
Oregon State UniversityInstitute for Water & WatershedsGeothermal energy in western U.S. and low flow hydroelectric energy development using microturbines on springs
Portland State UniversityPhysicsNanostructure enhanced solar cell and microbial fuel cell design and fabrication
University of OregonChemistryFunctional materials for sustainable clean drinking water and nanoclusters for efficient electronic device fabrication
University of OregonAnthropologyCreating cooperative, functional systems between diverse stakeholders to help green building and clean energy projects succeed
Oregon State UniversityChemical Engineering Microtechnology in energy production from distributed resources
University of OregonLundquist College of BusinessMarketing solar energy
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and Engineering Design and performance of wood-based composite materials in green building applications
Portland State UniversityComputer ScienceHigh performance computing
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and EngineeringBioactive compounds from forest resources and mill residues for use in forestry, agriculture, and human health
Oregon State UniversityChemical Engineering Enzymatic modification of biomass for use in renewable fuel production
Oregon State UniversityChemistryThin-film solar cells
University of OregonPhysicsSolar photovoltaic materials
Oregon State UniversityCollege of BusinessThe support and resistance to adopting clean tech innovations: when and how factors influence technology trajectories
University of OregonArchitectureDesign and use of buildings to be more energy efficient
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and EngineeringSustainable wood-based structural materials and development of markets for local materials
Portland State UniversityPhysicsNew photovoltaics devices and concepts
University of OregonArchitectureCase studies of building performance and design process, natural ventilation, and thermal comfort
Oregon State UniversityHorticultureSustainable landscaping and plant-based infrastructure design
University of OregonArchitectureMedium to high density suburban development and mobility; sustainable suburban design.
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and Engineering Green building and biomass utilization
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and EngineeringGreen building materials and processes, including formaldehyde-free adhesives, wood-plastic composites, lignin biodegradation, pulp bleaching
Oregon State UniversityBiological and Ecological Engineering Anaerobic biotechnologies to generate energy from biomass, biowaste, and wastewater while treating wastewater
University of OregonChemistryBoron-nitrogen containing hydrogen storage materials that enable longer driving range for hydrogen-powered vehicles
University of OregonChemistryMore efficient solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells
Oregon Institute of TechnologyComputer Systems Engineering TechnologyComputerized control systems for biodiesel production
Oregon State UniversityForest Ecosystems and SocietySite-specific information to evaluate economic potential of native Oregon Culinary Truffle industry
Portland State UniversityUrban Studies & PlanningSocial and behavioral factors in building design, occupancy, energy use, efficiency choice, policy alternatives
Portland State UniversityOregon Transportation Research and Education ConsortiumElectrification of transportation and integration with the built environment, including livability and peformance measures
Oregon State UniversityCollege of BusinessThe influence of green building and distributed clean energy on buyer and consumer behavior
University of OregonPlanning, Public Policy & ManagementCollaborative governance, inter-jurisdictional coordination, community and stakeholder participation
Portland State UniversityNational Policy Consensus CenterScientific and financial analysis of materials and energy systems
Portland State UniversitySchool of Business AdministrationProactive environmental strategy, corporate governance and sustainability reporting, and environmental and social multi-stakeholder initiatives
Portland State UniversityInstitute of Portland Metropolitan StudiesSustainable food systems, sustainable forestry
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and EngineeringResearch management; policy and implementation related to use of renewable materials
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction EngineeringStructural engineering and design as applied to green buildings
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and Engineering Use of biofuels for thermal and elecrtical energy
Portland State UniversityCivil & Environmental EngineeringTransportation, community design, and infrastructure relating to transportation safety and operations
University of OregonArchitectureRelative permanence and lifespans of buildings
Oregon State UniversityWood Science & EngineeringDurability of green building materials; using microorganisms to obtain compounds from woody biomass
University of OregonInstitute for a Sustainable EnvironmentSocial and economic dimensions of wood-based biomass utilization, especially in small-scale, rural contexts
University of OregonArchitectureEcological concerns as part of development process
Oregon State UniversityForest Engineering, Resources, and ManagementProductivity of harvesting systems, smart sensor systems for improved wood utilization, evaluation of environmental impacts of harvesting
Oregon State UniversityBiological and Ecological Engineering Development of sustainable technologies for processing biofuels and bioproducts
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and Engineering Wood-plastic and wood-composites
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing EngineeringHeat transfer and fluid mechanics related to energy storage and transport
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological, and Environmental EngineeringSustainable solutions for management and treatment of water, wastewater, and stormwater
Oregon Institute of TechnologyMathematicsMathematical ecosystem modelling, input-output life cycle analysis, numerical simulation and analysis, and computational expertise
University of OregonArchitecture Natural animation of passive energy-saving devices
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringDesign and evaluation of wave energy systems
Portland State UniversityArchitectureInternational green building design and implementation, eco-districts, the BaSiC Initiative
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Reaction engineering, microchannel reaction technology, fuel processing, and supercritical fluids technology
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringUse of composites to replace metals to save weight and improve performance
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Microreactor systems for deposition of PV films; solar thermal processing of fuels and conversion of biomass to fuels
Oregon State UniversityHorticulture/ExtensionGreen gardening and landscape sustainability methods and training
Oregon State UniversityFood Science and TechnologyLaboratory testing and analysis of biomass feedstocks to determine potential as new sources of biofuels and bioproducts
Oregon Institute of TechnologyRenewable Energy EngineeringRenewable energy, fuel cells, hydrogen production/storage, nano-materials in energy applications
Oregon Institute of TechnologyCommunication StudiesDevelopment of critical thinkers and writers who research green building and clean energy
Oregon State UniversityElectrical Engineering and Computer ScienceNew thin-film materials for solar cells and using optical sensing techniques to monitor building energy use
Portland State UniversityBusiness AdministrationPassive solar design and food systems
Portland State UniversityChemistryOxide semiconductors for CO2 remediation
Portland State UniversityMechanical and Materials EngineeringBasic heat transfer and fluid mechanics processes that affect energy efficiency in buildings and building components
Oregon State UniversityChemical EngineeringReaction engineering and supercritical fluid systems for biofuels production
Portland State UniversityChemistryThe interface between chemistry, biology, and nanotchnology in waste management, molecular sensors for detection of pollutants
Oregon State UniversityChemistryNovel materials and methods for production of solar cells, and conversion of biomass to transportation fuel
Portland State UniversityChemistryMicrobiological pathways to form renewable petroleum products
University of OregonInstitute for a Sustainable Environment Linkages between land use policy/planning and urban design
University of OregonChemistryUsing laser spectroscopic techniques and computational methods to probe molecular structure at wet interfaces
Oregon Institute of TechnologyCivil Engineering Green building, energy efficiency, and renewables; use of fly ash in construction materials and bamboo properties
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering The use of recycled plastics for green building applications and K-20 sustainable engineering education and outreach
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Full-scale structural testing of green construction materials to promote wide-scale adoption in large projects
Oregon State UniversityRenewable Energy Center and Mechanical Engineering Building mechanical systems and renewable energy applications
Oregon State UniversityChemical Engineering Bioreactor cultivation of algae to biofuel; supercritical water gasification of biomass in microchannel reactors
Portland State UniversityBiologyGreen roofs, value-added biological design, and biomass production
Portland State UniversityEnvironmental Science & ManagementSocial and environmental entrepreneurial approaches to using renewable energy in rural Nicaragua
University of OregonManagement The social, policy, and economic drivers of renewable energy development
Oregon Institute of TechnologyElectrical Engineering & Renewable EnergyElectrical, instrumentation, and control system design for energy efficiency monitoring and industrial renewable power plants
Portland State UniversityMechanical and Materials Engineering Building energy modeling and measurement, and implications for urban climates
University of OregonPlanning, Public Policy & Management Sustainable city design, non-auto modes of transportation, and social change
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction EngineeringSustainable road construction, maintenance, preservation, and rehabilitation
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Computer simulation of building response to extreme loadings, e.g., from earthquakes
Oregon State UniversityBiological and Ecological Engineering Monitoring of built and natural environments with wireless and fiber optics sensor systems
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological, & Environmental EngineeringDevelopment of high-value products from biomass and biproducts of biofuel production
Portland State UniversityUrban Studies & PlanningRelationship between built environment and surrounding social and environmental condiitions, with focus on water and climate change
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Sustainable methods and materials for infrastructure and building construction
Oregon State UniversityWood Science and Engineering Durability testing and utilizing cellulose nanocrystals for composites and energy storage
Portland State UniversityPhysicsSolar cells and solar generation of hydrogen; efficient solar cells and solar hydrogen converters
Portland State UniversityMechanical and Materials Engineering Performance evaluation of energy efficiency measures in green buildings (greenroofs) and industrial processes (drying)
Oregon State UniversityForest Ecosystems and Society Genetic improvement/engineering of woody biomass crops for improved feedstock yield and new bioproducts
Oregon State UniversityChemistryConversion of waste heat to electricity and storage through high energy dielectric capacitors
Oregon Institute of TechnologyManufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering Technology Range of renewable energy alternatives
Oregon State UniversityElectrical Engineering & Computer ScienceAdaptive control of buildings for optimizing energy use and user satisfaction using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques
Oregon State UniversityPhysicsFundamental properties of materials used in solar cells and solar technology
University of OregonPhysicsFractal architectures
Oregon Institute of TechnologyCivil Engineering Effective use of stormwater resources and the interface of infrastructure with natural stream environments
University of OregonArchitectureThe methods of collaboration used between architectural and engineering designers in the green building design process
University of OregonLandscape ArchitectureIntegration of buildings and landscapes in community design, especially landscape systems as urban infrastructure
Oregon Institute of TechnologyElectrical Engineering & Renewable EnergyClean energy materials
University of OregonChemistrySolar energy conversion
Oregon State UniversityPublic HealthCost modeling
University of OregonPhysicsSolar resource monitoring and photovoltaic system analysis and testing
Oregon State UniversityElectrical Engineering and Computer ScienceSystems to capture and store energy from ocean waves and wind
Oregon State UniversityElectrical Engineering & Computer ScienceThin-film solar cells
University of OregonSchool of Architecture and Allied Arts Portland Sustainability issues related to art and architecture 
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing EngineeringWind energy research and development
University of OregonGeography Socio-economic and cultural factors that shape environmental choices
Portland State UniversityChemistryBasic research on new solar cells
Oregon State UniversityMechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing EngineeringDevelopment of heat activated power and cooling technology to improve building energy efficiency and utilize solar and geothermal energy
University of OregonPhysicsOptical processes in semiconductors
Oregon Institute of TechnologyElectrical Engineering & Renewable EnergyEnergy-efficient buildings, especially the focus on net zero and living buildings as part of a broader, sustainable economic system
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological, and Environmental EngineeringBiological treatment for hazardous and municipal wastes and environmental management, environmental regulations, and environmental sustainability
Portland State UniversityNone listedThe energy crisis facing the U.S. and the world
Oregon State UniversityChemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Drinking water sustainability; sustainable water and wastewater treatment for the third world
Oregon State UniversityColumbia Basin Agricultural Research CenterDevelopment of oil seed cropping and utilization of wheat straw for semiarid areas of Oregon
University of OregonPlanning, Public Policy & ManagementUrban forms that are environmentally sustainable or support sustainable human behaviror, and land use policies that enable these forms
Oregon State UniversityCivil and Construction Engineering Air and water flows (kinematics and dynamics)
Oregon State UniversityChemical Engineering Materials science and system design of solar energy conversion devices; energy storage issues
University of OregonPlanning, Public Policy, and ManagementSustainable community design, green economic development and governance
Oregon Institute of TechnologyElectrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Improving outlook on energy solutions