Patrick Ward-Task 2 Team Member
Primary Research Advisor: Prof. Robert Compton 
Almost since the beginning of my college experience, my career goal has been to conduct research in alternative energy. Due to my personal skepticism of combustible fuels being sustainable for our constantly increasing population, I have a strong interest in solar applications. Since growing crops for biodiesel or ethanol will take away from food production and still emit “greenhouse” gases, using solar and hydrogen energy is quite an advantageous alternative to our dwindling fossil fuel supply. In order to assist in the advancement of hydrogen technology, I have chosen to come to the University of Tennessee and participate in the STAIR program. I received my Bachelor’s of Science from the University of West Florida in Chemistry/Biochemistry and have a relatively strong background in mathematics and physics. I work in Dr. Compton’s group researching ways to analyze hydrogen adsorption via Raman spectroscopy and developing ways to synthesize endohedral fullerenes for possible hydrogen storage materials. E-mail: Patrick Ward Additional information on each of the three research areas can be found in the links below. |
