Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA, USA
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INSTRUCTOR, ENERGY IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT , MIT D-Lab , to co-teach EC.711/EC.791/2.651 Introduction to Energy in Global Development (part-time, 50%), a class focused on surveying energy technologies in an international development context. Students in this class review principles of thermodynamics in the context of renewable energy. The class focuses on compact, robust, low-cost systems for meeting the needs of households and small businesses; and provides an overview of identifying user needs, assessing the suitability of specific technologies, and strategies for implementation in developing countries. Undergraduate students are from all majors and graduate students are accepted, so instructors are expected to convey material in a manner accessible to students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. In addition to lectures, will co-lead...