Ryan Milcarek's current research focuses on energy transition, energy efficiency, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), micro-combustion, and engineering education. His dissertation research focused on micro-combined heat and power for residential applications. Milcarek is a recent recipient of the Top 5% Teaching Award from the ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering. During his studies Milcarek received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, ASHRAE Graduate Grant-in-Aid, and Astronaut Scholarship.
Dr. Milcarek is an Associate Professor in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University (ASU). He obtained his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Syracuse University. He also obtained a master's degree in Energy Systems Engineering, certificate of advanced study in Sustainable Enterprise and certificate in university teaching during his graduate studies.
Courses Taught
Cogeneration from the Basics through Operation – 6 hours