Thermoelectric Generator Test Systems for Sustainable Energy and Biomedical Sensing
Project Description
This summer research program invites undergraduate students to explore thermoelectric generators (TEGs)—devices that harvest waste heat by converting into electricity. The project focuses on building a simple TEG testing system, where you will learn how different materials respond to heat and how to measure their electrical output. Thermoelectric technology has important real-world applications, such as capturing waste heat from factories or car engines to produce useful power (a sustainable energy approach), and powering small biomedical sensors using body heat (self-powered sensing for healthcare). During the program, you will gain hands-on experience in measuring material properties, testing device performance, and integrating components into a working system. No prior background is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn. Join us to turn heat into useful energy and discover the future of green technology and smart sensors.
Supervisor
TANG, Cindy
Quota
1
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
Applicant's Roles
1. Assemble a simple thermoelectric generator (TEG) testing system
2. Set up temperature and voltage measurement instruments
3. Test different material configurations
4. Measure key performance parameters
2. Set up temperature and voltage measurement instruments
3. Test different material configurations
4. Measure key performance parameters
Applicant's Learning Objectives
1. Understand the physical principle of thermoelectric generation
2. Gain hands‑on proficiency with basic measurement tools
3. Build a complete energy‑harvesting system
2. Gain hands‑on proficiency with basic measurement tools
3. Build a complete energy‑harvesting system
Complexity of the project
Moderate