Other Awards and Honors
2010 Elected Positions and Offices
Ward TeGrotenhuis named co-director of the Microproducts Breakthrough Institute
Ward TeGrotenhuis, Energy & Environment Directorate, has been named co-director of the Microproducts Breakthrough Institute.
The institute, located in Corvallis, Ore., is a joint effort between PNNL and Oregon State University to develop and commercialize microchannel technologies for energy applications. Microchannel technologies are effective for process intensification, increased efficiency and improved control of processes such as those used to make and deposit nanoparticles. The MBI is co-directed by one representative each from PNNL and OSU.
At the institute, researchers from PNNL currently are focused on reducing solar cell manufacturing costs and developing cooling systems powered by waste heat. Eight staff from PNNL work at the MBI.
Ward will continue to be based in Richland. In addition to his co-director responsibilities, he will continue to lead the thermal and reaction systems research team.
More information about the institute is available at Microproducts Breakthrough Institute. (announced 2/1/2010)