Journal Articles and Reports
"The Water Intensity of the Plugged-In Automotive Economy",
Carey W. King and Michael E. Webber,
Environmental Science & Technology, Special edition: World's Water,
February 20, 2008.
"The Water Intensity of the Plugged-In Automotive Economy",
Carey W. King and Michael E. Webber,
Environmental Science & Technology,
February 20, 2008.
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/esthag/asap/abs/es0716195.html
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"The Water Intensity of the Transitional Hydrogen Economy",
M.E. Webber,
Environmental Research Letters,
Volume 2, Number 034007, 7 pages,
September 20, 2007.
http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/1748-9326/2/3/034007/
"I’ll Buy That! Cybersecurity in the Internet Marketplace",
Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Martin Libicki, and Michael Webber,
IEEE Security and Privacy, special issue on Managing Organizational Security,
May 2007.
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"Energy and National Security",
Michael Toman and Michael E. Webber,
RAND publication,
2007.
"Technologies and Tactics For Improved Air-Ground Effectiveness",
Jody Jacobs, Leland Joe, David Vaughan, Diana Dunham-Scott, Lewis Jamison, Michael Webber,
RAND publication DRR-3900-AF,
2007.
"Conf Proceedings Item 2",
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2007.
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"High Sensitivity, High-Selectivity Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, T. MacDonald, and C.K.N. Patel,
Applied Physics Letters,
27, 2006.
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"Agricultural Ammonia Sensor Using Diode Lasers and Photoacoustic Spectroscopy",
M.E. Webber, T. MacDonald, M.B. Pushkarsky, C.K.N. Patel, Y. Zhao, N. Marcillac and F.M. Mitloehner,
Meas. Sci. Technology,
pp. 1547–1553, vol 16,
January 2005.
Outstanding Paper award as MS&T's best paper for 2005, measurement science category.
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"Optical Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals: Simulation",
M.E. Webber, M.B. Pushkarsky and C.K.N. Patel,
Journal of Applied Physics,
97 (11),
January 2005.
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"Ultra-sensitive Ambient Ammonia Detection Using CO2-laser-based Photoacoustic Spectroscopy",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, and C.K.N. Patel,
Appl. Phys. B,
77(4), pp. 381—385,
January 2003.
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"Fiber-amplifier enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy using near-infrared tunable diode lasers",
M.E. Webber, M.B. Pushkarsky, and C.K.N. Patel,
Applied Optics, LACEA Feature Issue,
42(12),
January 2003.
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"Laser-based photoacoustic ammonia sensors for industrial applications",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, O. Baghdassarian, L.R. Narasimhan, and C.K.N. Patel,
Applied Physics B.,
75(2-3),
January 2002.
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"Measurements of NH3 and CO2 in Bioreactor Vent Gases Using Diode Laser Sensors Near 2 µm",
M.E. Webber, R. Claps, F.V. Englich, F.K. Tittel, J.B. Jeffries and R.K. Hanson,
Applied Optics,
40(24),
January 2001.
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"In Situ Combustion Measurements of CO2 Using a DFB Diode Laser Sensor at 2.0 µm",
M.E. Webber, S. Kim, S.T. Sanders, D.S. Baer, R.K. Hanson and Y. Ikeda,
Applied Optics,
Vol. 40(6),
January 2001.
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"In Situ Combustion Measurements of CO, CO2, H2O and Temperature Using Diode Laser Absorption Sensors",
M.E. Webber, J. Wang, S.T. Sanders, D.S. Baer and R.K. Hanson,
Proceedings of the Combustion Institute,
28, pp. 407-413,
2001.
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"Ammonia Monitoring Near 1.5 µm with Diode Laser Absorption Sensors",
M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
Applied Optics,
40(12), pp. 2031- 2042,
2001.
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"Measurements of CO, CO2, and H2O Combustion Emissions and Flame Temperature Using Diode Laser Sensors",
M.E. Webber, J. Wang, S.T. Sanders, D.S. Baer, J.B. Jeffries, R.K. Hanson, M. Maiorov, D.Z. Garbuzov, and J.C. Connolly,
Abstracts of Papers of the ACS,
220,
2000.
"Diode-laser sensors for real-time control of pulsed combustion systems",
E.R. Furlong, R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer and R.K. Hanson,
AIAA Journal ,
37(6), pp. 732—737,
January 1999.
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"Diode Laser Absorption Measurement of Hydrazine and Monomethylhydrazine",
M.E. Webber, R.M. Mihalcea, D.S. Baer, R.K. Hanson, J. Segall, P.A. DeBarber,
J. Quant. Spectrosc. Radiative Transfer,
62(4), pp. 511-522 ,
January 1999.
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"Diode-Laser Absorption Measurements of CO2, H2O, N2O and NH3 near 2.0 µm",
R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, R.K. Hanson, G.S. Feller, and W.B. Chapman,
Applied Physics B. ,
67(3),
January 1998.
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Op-Eds, Commentary and Popular Articles:
When it comes to energy policy, beggars can't be choosers
Michael Webber,
Austin American Statesman,
May 28, 2008.
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Resource Nationalization: A Smaller Piece of the Pie
Benjamin A. Eisterhold and Michael E. Webber,
Geotimes,
May 2008.
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Thirst for Energy
Carey W. King, Ashlynn S. Holman, and Michael E. Webber,
Nature Geoscience,
May 2008.
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Oil: Is Now the Time to Fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
Benjamin A. Eisterhold and Michael E. Webber,
Geotiems,
March 2008.
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Texas has what it takes to combat climate change
Austin American Statesman,
October 26, 2007.
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Don’t blame China for high energy prices
Geotimes,
September 10, 2007.
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If Texas leads in going green, rest of world will follow
Houston Chronicle, Sunday Edition,
August 19, 2007.
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China and the Oil Syndrome
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
June 26, 2007.
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Webber: The U.S. lacks direction in climate change fight
Austin American-Statesman,
June 06, 2007.
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An American in Athens
ELIAMEP Times,
April 2007.
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy
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Misleading fearmongers clouding Texas coal debate
San Antonio Express-New, Sunday Editions,
February 2007.
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Scare tactics clouding Texas debate on coal: Campaigns on both sides appeal to our basest fears
Houston Chronicle Sunday Edition,
February 2007.
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Conservation can be America's oil weapon
San Antonio Express-News,
2007.
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We have a new opportunity for sensible energy policy: Here's how Republicans and Democrats can come together
Dallas Morning News,
November 2006.
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A new opportunity for sensible energy policy
Austin American-Statesm an,
November 2006.
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Conference Proceedings (Peer-Reviewed):
Contributed Papers and Conference Presentations
"Incorporating Environmental Activities into Your Bottom Line – Case studies from companies that have integrated the environment into their processes",
TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair,
Austin, Texas,
April 30, 2008.
"Approaches to Energy Conservation – Strategies to generate energy savings at your facility",
TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair,
Austin, Texas,
April 30, 2008.
"Energy Water Nexus in Texas: Planning for Future Energy and Water Needs",
Ashlynn Holman, Carey King, Michael Webber,
Forecast:Climate Change Impacts on Texas Water,
Texas State Capitol,
April 28, 2008.
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"Thirsty Transportation",
AAAS Symposium “Thirst for Power: The Global Nexus of Energy and Water,” AAAS Annual Meeting,
Boston, MA,
February 15, 2008.
"Water, Power and Transportation: Our Next Great Heat Transfer Challenge",
M.E. Webber,
National Science Foundation Workshop on Frontiers in Transport Phenomena Research and Education,
University of Connecticut,
May 17, 2007.
"Texas Can Lead the Green Energy Revolution",
M.E. Webber,
Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, Texas Committee on Environmental Quality,
Austin, Texas,
May 02, 2007.
"A Critical Look at Green Vehicles",
M.E. Webber,
Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, Texas Committee on Environmental Quality,
Austin, Texas,
May 01, 2007.
"Optical detection of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals",
M.E. Webber, M.B. Pushkarsky, and C.K.N. Patel,
Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 5617, Optically Based Biological and Chemical Sensing for Defence, edited by John C. Carrano, Arturas Zukauskas (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2004),
January 2007.
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"Ultra-Sensitive Gas Detection Using Diode Lasers and Resonant Photoacoustic Spectroscopy",
M.E. Webber, M.B. Pushkarsky, and C.K.N. Patel,
Proc. Of SPIE,
vol. 4817 (2002), pp. 111—122,
SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology,
Seattle, WA,
2007.
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"High-sensitivity high-selectivity detection of CWAs and TICs using tunable laser photoacoustic spectroscopy",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, and C.K.N. Patel,
Invited Paper, Proceedings of SPIE -- Volume 5732, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices II, Manijeh Razeghi, Gail J. Brown, Editors,
March 2005.
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"High-sensitivity high-selectivity detection of CWAs and TICs using tunable laser photoacoustic spectroscopy",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, and C.K.N. Patel,
Invited Paper, Proceedings of SPIE -- Volume 5732, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices II, Manijeh Razeghi, Gail J. Brown, Editors,
March 2005.
"Agricultural ammonia sensor using diode lasers and photoacoustic spectroscopy",
M.E. Webber, M.B. Pushkarsky and C.K.N. Patel,
Proceedings of the Laser Applications for Chemical and Environmental Analysis (LACEA),
Topical Meeting, Optical Society of America,
Annapolis, MD,
February 09, 2004.
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"Ultra-sensitive ambient trace-gas sensor using CO2 lasers and photoacoustic spectroscopy",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber and C.K.N. Patel,
Proceedings of the Laser Applications for Chemical and Environmental Analysis (LACEA),
Topical Meeting, Optical Society of America,
Annapolis, MD,
February 09, 2004.
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"High sensitivity photoacosutic detection of chemical warfare agents",
M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, Tyson MacDonald and C.K.N. Patel,
Invited Paper, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 5617, Optically Based Biological and Chemical Sensing for Defense, edited by John C. Carrano, Arturas Zukauskas ,
,Bellingham, WA,
January 2004.
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"Field study: Intercomparison of Two Continuous Ammonia Monitors",
D. Kenski, M.B. Pushkarsky, M.E. Webber, C.K.N. Patel, and P. Dasgupta,
National Atmospheric Deposition Program’s Ammonia Workshop,
Washington, D.C.,
October 22, 2003.
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"Ultra-sensitive ammonia detection for industrial applications using photoacoustic spectroscopy",
M.E. Webber, M.B. Pushkarsky, O. Baghdassarian, L.R. Narasimhan, and C.K.N. Patel,
Proceedings of the Laser Applications for Chemical and Environmental Analysis (LACEA) ,
Topical Meeting, Optical Society of America,
Boulder, CO,
February 09, 2002.
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"Infrared Overtone Spectroscopy Measurements of Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide in the Effluent of a Biological Water Processor",
R. Claps, D. Leleux, F.V. Englich, F.K. Tittel, M.E. Webber, J. Jeffries, R.K. Hanson, J.C. Graf, and L.M. Vega,
31st Inter. Conf. on Environmental Systems, Soc. Automotive Engineers, paper #190,
,Orlando, FL,
July 2001.
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"Vibration Overtone Spectroscopy of NH3 for Industrial Sensors using DFB Diode Lasers",
M.E. Webber, J.B. Jeffries, and R.K. Hanson,
OSA Annual Meeting,
Providence, RI,
October 2000.
"In Situ Measurements of CO, CO2, H2O Combustion Emissions with Diode Laser Sensors",
J. Wang, M.E. Webber, S.T. Sanders, D.S. Baer, J.B. Jeffries, and R.K. Hanson,
.P.A./ Air and Waste Management Association Symp.,
Research Triangle Park, NC,
September 12, 2000.
"Tunable Diode Laser Sensors for Industrial Combustion Monitoring",
P. DeBarber, R.L. McKenzie, R.K. Hanson, J.B. Jeffries, and M.E. Webber,
2000 American Flame Research Committee (AFRC) Int. Symp.,
Irvine, CA,
September 2000.
"Measurements of CO, CO2 and H2O Combustion Emissions and Flame Temperature using Diode Laser Sensors",
M.E. Webber, J. Wang, S.T. Sanders, D.S. Baer, J.B. Jeffries, R.K. Hanson, M. Maiorov, D.Z. Garbuzov, and J.C. Connolly,
ACS National Meeting, Envir. Chem. Symp.,
Washington, D.C.,
August 20, 2000.
"In Situ Combustion Diagnostics using Diode Laser Absorption Sensors",
M.E. Webber, S. Kim, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
Laser Applications to Chemical and Environmental Analysis (LACEA),
Santa Fe, NM,
February 2000.
"In Situ Combustion Measurements of CO2 using Diode Laser Sensors Near 2.0 mm",
M.E. Webber, S. Kim, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
paper AIAA 2000-0775 at AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting,
Reno, NV,
January 2000.
"Advanced Diode-Laser Absorption Sensors for Combustion Monitoring and Control",
E.R. Furlong, D.S. Baer, R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, and R.K. Hanson,
Proceedings of Joint Meeting of U.S. Combustion Institute Sections,
pp. 865-869,
Washington, D.C.,
1999.
"Diode Laser Sensor for Combustion Emissions Monitoring",
R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
SPIE/VSJ,
Yokohama,
December 07, 1998.
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"Advanced Diode-Laser Sensors for Closed-Loop Control of a Forced-Vortex Combustor",
E.R. Furlong, R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
1998 OSA Annual Meeting,
Baltimore, MD,
October 1998.
"Diode Laser Absorption Measurements of Hydrazine and Monomethylhydrazine",
M.E. Webber, R.M. Mihalcea, D.S. Baer, R.K. Hanson, J. Segall, and P. DeBarber,
paper AIAA-98-0400 at 36th Aerospace Sciences Meeting,
Reno, NV,
January 1998.
"Diode Laser Sensor System for Closed-Loop Control of a 50-kW Incinerator",
E.R. Furlong, R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
paper AIAA-97-2833 at 33rd Joint Propulsion Conference,
Seattle, WA,
July 07, 1997.
"Diode-Laser Sensor System for Closed-Loop Control of a 50-kW Incinerator",
E.R. Furlong, R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
Proc. of SPIE,
Vol. 3172, page 33,
presented at 42nd annual SPIE meeting,
San Diego, CA,
July 1997.
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"Combustion Sensing and Control using Wavelength-Multiplexed Diode-Lasers",
E.R. Furlong, R.M. Mihalcea, M.E. Webber, D.S. Baer, and R.K. Hanson,
paper AIAA-97-0320 at AIAA 35th Aerospace Sciences Meeting,
Reno, NV,
January 1997.
"Combustion Diagnostics and Control using a Multiplexed Diode Laser System",
E.R. Furlong, D.S. Baer, M.E.Webber, and R.K. Hanson,
paper AIAA-96-2763 at 32nd AIAA Joint Prop. Conf.,
Lake Buena Vista, FL,
July 1996.
White Papers and Reports
"Next Generation Biofuels - Trends In Global Innovation and Finance: The Tools of Biotechnology Meet the World's Energy Challenge",
Alix Broadfoot, Amanda Cuellar, Michael O'Donnell, Colin Smith, Michael Webber,
October 2007.
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Legislative Testimony
"Testimony at the Brazos River Authority Public Meeting",
Ashlynn Holman,
June 04, 2008.
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"High Performance Buildings",
Michael Webber,
Senate Committee on Government Organization,
April 24, 2008.
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"Installed Solar Capacity in Texas",
Erin Keys,
April 24, 2008.
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"The nexus of energy and water in Texas",
Michael Webber,
April 15, 2008.
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Patents
Theses and Dissertations
Avidon M. Wolfson,
University of Texas at Austin,
"Development of a Mathematical Model for Predicting Traffic Changes in Texas",
May 2008.
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Benjamin A Eisterhold,
University of Texas at Austin,
"The Geotechnical and Economic Constraints of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve",
May 2008.
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Benjamin Branstetter,
Plan II Honors Undergraduate Thesis,
The University of Texas at Austin,
"Hydrogen Energy: An Analysis of Current Research and Investment Activity by the U.S. Government and Private Firms",
December 2007.
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Nicholas Padon,
Plan II Honors Undergraduate Thesis,
The University of Texas at Austin,
"The Future of Nuclear Energy in Texas",
December 2007.
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Michael E. Webber,
, Ph.D. Dissertation,
Stanford University,
"Diode Laser Measurements Of NH3 And CO2 For Combustion And Bioreactor Applications ",
January 2001.
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Michael E. Webber,
Plan II Honors Undergraduate Thesis,
The University of Texas at Austin,
"The Parallels of Sea and Space Exploration ",
1995.
Invited Talks
"The Cost of Green: What Carbon Pricing and other Clean Energy Initiatives Mean for your Company’s Bottom Line",
Austin Technology Council CEO Roundtable,
June 23, 2008.
https://m360.austintechnologycouncil.org/ViewEvent.aspx?id=2618&instance=0
"Sustainable Biofuels",
1er Congreso Internacional de Biocombustibles,
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico,
May 08, 2008.
"Incorporating Environmental Activities into Your Bottom Line – Case studies from companies that have integrated the environment into their processes",
TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair,Austin, Texas,
April 30, 2008.
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"Approaches to Energy Conservation – Strategies to generate energy savings at your facility",
TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair,Austin, Texas,
April 30, 2008.
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"Keynote Address",
Manitoba Climate Change Conference,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,
April 23, 2008.
"International Perspectives on Alternative Energy: The Hype and the Hope",
Corporate Briefing,
April 18, 2008.
"Brazil and Ethanol",
5th Annual International Education Conference Global Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment,
Lone Star College-Tomball,
April 18, 2008.
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"International Perspectives on alternative energy—The Hype and the Hope",
Meeting with University of St. Thomas International Studies students,
University of St. Thomas,
April 17, 2008.
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"International Perspectives on Alternative Energy: The Hype and the Hope ",
Reception with World Affairs Council Young Professionals Group, Young Professionals in Energy, and the Petroleum Club Young Professionals Association,
Petroleum Club, Discovery Room, 800 Bell St., 43rd Floor; Houston, Texas,
April 17, 2008.
http://www.wachouston.org/0/88838/0/1170D5246/?modpage=EventDetails&fid=1&ec=163
"Energy, Climate, and Global Security: Resilience Pathways for a Non-Linear World",
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA,
March 31, 2008.
Moderator
"Energy and Water: Kissing Cousins",
,Austin Energy,
March 21, 2008.
"Don’t look now, but Texas Can Lead the Green Energy Transition",
,University of Southern California,
March 12, 2008.
"A Thirst for Power: The Nexus of Energy and Water",
MIT,
March 07, 2008.
"A Critical Look at Green Transportation",
Department of Mechanical Engineering’s Spring Seminar Series,
Johns Hopkins University,
March 06, 2008.
"The Future of Energy",
Environmental Science Institute’s Outreach Lecture Series,
February 22, 2008.
"Thirst for Power: The Global Nexus of Energy and Water",
AAAS Annual Meeting,
Boston, MA,
February 15, 2008.
"Energy Policy in America",
Texas State Capitol,
January 2008.
"What is the State of Clean Air and Energy Efficiency in Texas Today?",
Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency (CATEE) 2007,
San Antonio, TX,
December 18, 2007.
"Critical Technology Barriers to the Green Energy Transition",
Austin Energy,
November 27, 2007.
"A Critical Look at Green Transportation",
Austin Energy,
November 06, 2007.
"Opportunities for Texas-Serbian Collaboration on Biodiesel",
Energy Roundtable, Jefferson Institute,
Belgrade, Serbia,
October 29, 2007.
"Energy and the Economy",
Austin Energy,
October 02, 2007.
"Making Sense of Climate Change",
German Marshall Fund, American Marshall Memorial Fellowships Reunion,
Atlanta, GA,
September 2007.
"A Critical Look at Green Vehicles",
Honda R&D Americas,
Detroit, MI,
August 02, 2007.
"American Energy and Environmental Policy: The View from Texas and Other Funny Perspectives",
National Center for Atmospheric Research,
June 20, 2007.
"Water, Power and Transportation: Our Next Great Heat Transfer Challenge",
National Science Foundation Workshop on Frontiers in Transport Phenomena Research and Education,
University of Connecticut,
May 17, 2007.
"Texas Can Lead the Green Energy Revolution",
Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, Texas Committee on Environmental Quality,
Austin, Texas,
May 02, 2007.
"A Critical Look at Green Vehicles",
Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, Texas Committee on Environmental Quality,
Austin, Texas,
May 01, 2007.
"Can Texas Lead the Green Energy Revolution?",
Learning Among Mature People,
Austin, Texas,
May 01, 2007.
"American Energy Policy: The View from Texas and Other Funny Perspectives",
Imperial College, London, England,
April 03, 2007.
"American Energy Policy: The View from Texas and Other Funny Perspectives",
University College London,
April 2007.
"American Energy Policy: The View from Texas and Other Funny Perspectives",
British Consulate, Houston, Texas,
February 20, 2007.
"Perspectives on American Energy Policy",
Panel with CEO of Shell USA, LBJ School of Public Affairs,
September 20, 2006.
"Energy and National Security",
University of Texas at Austin, Mechanical Engineering Department,
July 14, 2006.
"Don’t look now, but Texas Can Lead the Green Energy Transition",
University of Southern California,
March 11, 2006.
"The True Story of a Start-Up Making Laser-Based Instrumentation: A Case Study", Rocky Mountain Cha