Written by: Ahmad Khan, PhD, Program Director, UW–Madison The Intelligence Behind Modern Battery Systems When people think about batteries, they usually picture chemistry. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese may be what comes to mind. …
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Engineering Innovation in Action: Dr. Tinjum’s Pioneering Project Reimagines Geothermal Energy in Montana
In summer 2025, Dr. James “Jim” Tinjum, professor in the Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) MEng Program at UW-Madison, traveled to Butte, Montana to explore the modern application of geothermal energy. The purpose of this trip …
Aging Electric Infrastructure in the United States
By Shalini Bhat, PE, Program Director The U.S. electric grid, which consists of three main interconnections and delivers power to millions, is reaching a critical juncture. Much of the infrastructure was built 50-75 years ago …
Dr. Ahmad Khan Joins InterPro as Program Director in Battery Technology and Electrification
Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ahmad Khan as a Program Director, where he will lead and teach new offerings in battery technology, power electronics, and electrification.
Dr. Erick Oberstar to Continue as Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
Dr. Erick Oberstar is the new Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives at UW-Madison’s InterPro, bringing 27+ years of expertise in AI/ML, electrification, and automation.
Custom Courses Deliver Targeted “Upskilling”
In today’s rapidly evolving technical landscape, keeping an engineering workforce at the cutting edge requires continuous learning and customized skill development. Interdisciplinary Professional Programs can collaborate with a company to design a custom course that directly addresses their unique development needs.
Deciphering the Data: Key Points about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Across all industries, the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and ChatGPT is hard to ignore. In 2024, we urge you to understand these tools and recognize how they will shape the future …
Sarlioglu Receives Nagamori Award
MADISON, Wis.—Congratulations to Bulent Sarlioglu, UW-Madison associate professor, who has been named a recipient of the Nagamori Award. Sarlioglu is recognized by his “Pioneering research and development on high-efficiency and high-power density new and classical electric motors with …