Sean Lubner

Sean Lubner is Core Faculty at the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics from Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on energy transport and storage systems, including thermal energy storage, battery diagnostics, and CO₂ capture technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley (NSF Fellow)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Physics, Carnegie Mellon University

Research Interests: Lubner specializes in grid-scale thermal energy storage, non-invasive sensors for harsh environments, and decarbonization strategies. His work integrates machine learning with materials science to develop advanced energy systems. He collaborates with industry on patents involving battery safety, photonic surfaces, and phase change materials.

Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize high-temperature materials, battery failure prediction via thermal signatures, and femtosecond laser processing for photonic surfaces. His work bridges nanoscale phenomena with macro-scale energy systems, leveraging interdisciplinary methods.

Awards: Lubner was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow during his PhD.

Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, his research is supported by industry partnerships and grants focusing on energy storage innovation. He leads the Lubner Group, which develops novel sensing and storage technologies.

Labs/Teams: The Lubner Group at BU focuses on sustainable energy solutions, combining experimental and computational approaches to address climate challenges.