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Nico Hotz

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
303 Hudson Hall, Mems Department, Durham, NC 27708-0300
303 Hudson Hall, Mems Department, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Nico Hotz specializes in interfacial transport phenomena and thermodynamics in energy technology. His research focuses on heat, mass, and charge transfer on nano-scale surfaces for solar thermal applications, catalytic fuel reforming, hydrogen generation, fuel cells, and electrolysis.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2019 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2018 - Present Duke Science & Society, Initiatives

Education, Training & Certifications


Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland) · 2008 Ph.D.