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Justin Lapp is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine and holds an Associate Faculty position at the Climate Change Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2013. His research focuses on solar thermal energy, thermochemistry, and high-temperature systems, with applications in renewable energy and material behavior under thermal cycling. He has collaborated with institutions like Sandia National Laboratories and the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
- Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota (2013)
- Teaching Areas: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer
- Key Research Sponsors: DOE, NSF, BMBF, FCH-JU, Helmholtz Association
Dr. Lapp leads the Solar Thermal Energy Laboratory, advancing technologies for hydrogen production via solar redox cycles and high-temperature thermal systems. His work integrates experimental and computational methods to optimize solar-driven processes for sustainable energy solutions. He serves as Chair of the ASME Solar Chemistry Technical Committee and has organized major conferences in energy sustainability.
Professional activities include roles in ASME and leadership in solar chemistry research. His research has been published in journals like Solar Energy and the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, focusing on reactor design, heat transfer modeling, and material characterization for solar applications.
