Science on Tap

Thursday, November 6th, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Chama River Brewing Company

4939 Pan American Freeway

505 342.1800

www.chamariverbrewery.com

 Featuring:

Dr Peter Vorobieff

From ripples and spills to supernovae

Peter Vorobieff has an M.S. degree in applied mathematics from Moscow University (Russia, not Idaho) and a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University (Pennsylvania). Before joining the ranks of the academia at The University of New Mexico, he has worked in a variety of places - from Russian Association of Space Explorers to Los Alamos National Laboratory (not to mention odd jobs as a news photographer, newspaper columnist, construction worker, etc.).

His primary research interests lie in the area of fundamental hydrodynamic instability studies, renewable energy, and advanced experimental techniques. He also serves as Associate Editor of ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering.

Coming up in December 4th, 2014;

Dr Rob Miller & Victoria Hansen -
Bringing up baby: the immunology of pregnancy

Science on Tap

Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Chama River Brewing Company

4939 Pan American Freeway

505 342.1800

www.chamariverbrewery.com

 Featuring:

Dr Ganesh Balakrishnan

THERMO PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS: GENERATING ENERGY IN PLACES WHERE THE SUN DOESN’T SHINE

Thermo photovoltaic (TPV) cells have significant potential in efficiently converting thermal energy to electrical energy. These applications include conversion from internal combustion engines, small nuclear sources and even portable fuel-based sources.

TPVs are gaining prominence as a novel technology for energy generation in places where solar cells are not an option and also for harvesting energy from heat sources. The talk will provide a historical and scientific background on the technology and will also look into some of the challenges and promises that lie ahead in its commercial adoption.

 Coming up in November 6th, 2014;

Dr Peter Vorobieff-
From ripples and spills to supernovae