Michael Mann

Dr. Michael D. Mann is the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Studies at the University of North Dakota (UND). He holds leadership roles in the College of Engineering and Mines, including former Associate Dean and Interim Dean. His research focuses on energy systems integration, renewable energy technologies, clean coal processes, and policy analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Energy Engineering (UND, 1997)
• M.B.A. (UND, 1988)
• M.S. in Chemical Engineering (UND, 1981)
• B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics (Mayville State College, 1979)

Research Interests:

Dr. Mann’s work emphasizes multidisciplinary energy solutions, including renewable energy systems, fuel cell integration, coal gasification, and carbon capture technologies. He leads the SUNRISE group, a multi-university consortium with $20M in grants, and has pioneered projects like the UND-CLR geothermal power plant.

Grants & Partnerships:

• Directed over $15M in research projects at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)
• Collaborated with institutions like National Renewable Energy Lab, Pacific Northwest National Lab, and international universities

Awards & Recognition:

• Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorship (2009)
• Honors include NSF Career Grant (2001), UND Excellence in Research (2006), and Distinguished Alumni Award (2007)

Labs & Teams:

Leads the Chemical Looping Combustion research team and the SUNRISE initiative, fostering cross-disciplinary energy innovation.