04/20/2021
By Sokny Long

The College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, invites you to attend a Master’s thesis defense by Ryan Green on “Assessment of a University Energy Portfolio and Feasibility of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) to Improve Sustainability.”

Master’s Candidate: Ryan Green
Defense Date: Monday, April 26, 2021
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. EST
Location: This will be a virtual defense via Teams. Those interested in attending should contact ryan_green4@student.uml.edu and committee advisor, christopher_niezrecki@uml.edu, at least 24 hours prior to the defense to request access to the meeting.

Committee Chair (Advisor): Christopher Niezrecki, University Professor and Department Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Committee Members:

  • Walter Thomas, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Ruairi O’Mahony, Director of Office of Sustainability, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Daniel Abrahamson, Energy Manager, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Juliette Rooney-Varga, Professor, Environmental Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Brief Abstract:
This thesis includes an analysis of UMass Lowell’s energy profile and recommendations to improve its sustainability toward the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

All interested students and faculty members are invited to attend the online defense via remote access.