Industrial Affiliates Programs provide a mechanism for multiple faculty and multiple companies to discuss and explore broad research topics, including areas critical for transitioning to more sustainable practices in the world.
Below you can read a selection of recent stories about the research and scholars supported by these programs within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. For more information about individual programs, their members, funding levels, and research focus areas see our list of affiliates programs and the individual program websites.
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Better batteries
Stanford scientists illuminate barrier to next-generation battery that charges very quickly
Lithium batteries dominate, but need to improve a lot, researchers agree at StorageX Symposium
Energy transition
Cities can follow Stanford’s energy makeover to cut emissions of carbon dioxide affordably, new study finds
Stanford scientists locate nearly all U.S. solar panels by applying machine learning to a billion satellite images
Stanford University launches research initiative on hydrogen as a climate solution
How to predict and manage EV charging growth to keep electricity grids reliable and affordable
Blue Hydrogen Conference 2022
Natural Gas Initiative, Stanford Center for Carbon Storage, Hydrogen Initiative
Monitoring methane leaks
Methane leaks are far worse than estimates, at least in New Mexico, but there’s hope
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Initiative to help unleash capital for decarbonization
Equity and justice
$1.2 million for two new Stanford research projects on energy/climate AI and environmental justice
Understanding Earth’s processes
Stanford researchers create seismic stress map of North America
Stanford scientists develop new tool to reduce risk of triggering manmade earthquakes
Number of manmade earthquakes in Oklahoma declining, but risk remains high
