Prospective Collaborators

We’re actively investigating the following topics: energy for data centers, high temperature heat pumps, and advanced power generation systems.

Want to work together? Contact us at:

Joe.Huyett@colostate.edu (Heat pumps, Carbon capture, Thermal energy storage)

Shane.Garland@colostate.edu (Advanced power generation systems)

Derek.Young@colostate.edu (Energy for data centers, Combined heat and power)

Prospective Students

We have open graduate student research positions for Fall 2026!

If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering with our research group, please send a note to Todd.Bandhauer@colostate.edu with the following information:

  • CV/Resume with research experience, professional experience, and relevant coursework

  • Unofficial undergraduate transcript

  • MS or PhD?

  • General research interests

Location

Powerhouse Energy Campus

430 N College Avenue

Fort Collins, CO 80524

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