Daniel A. Moreno-German

Dr. Daniel A. Moreno-German is an Assistant Professor in the Cooperative Engineering Program at Missouri State University, with a courtesy appointment at Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T). He teaches thermodynamics courses and focuses his research on integrating engineering solutions for water and energy challenges, emphasizing renewable energy and electrochemical systems. His work includes advancements in capacitive deionization, battery technology, and CO₂ reduction.

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Georgia Tech, 2019), MS in Mechanical Engineering (Georgia Tech, 2015), BEng in Mechanical Engineering (The Cooper Union, 2014).
• Research Interests: Electrochemistry, renewable energy systems, thermal-fluid sciences, water treatment technologies, and sustainable energy storage.

He has secured grants from NASA, Missouri State University, and collaborative programs like the Future Research Pioneers Program (FRPP). Awards include the ASME POWER Student Competition (2019) and Siemens-ARCS Scholar Award (2016–2019).

Dr. Moreno leads the Moreno Lab, mentoring students in projects such as nickel-zinc batteries, lithium-ion battery modeling, and thermal energy storage systems. Collaborations span universities like Missouri S&T and the University of Kentucky.

Recent conferences include presentations at ASME, American Physical Society (APS), and the Missouri Center for Advanced Power (MOCAP) Symposium. His lab emphasizes undergraduate research, with students contributing to peer-reviewed publications and competitions.