Gerardo Diaz

Gerardo Diaz is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of California, Merced, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, thermal dynamics, and biochar applications. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame (2000) and a B.S. from Universidad de Santiago de Chile (1994).

• Affiliations: University of California, Merced; Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Editorial Role: Associate Editor, AIP Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

His work spans energy conversion, plasma technologies for biomass processing, and sustainable water solutions. Key projects include solar thermal systems, biochar-enhanced soil management, and non-thermal plasma applications. Diaz emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address climate and energy challenges.