Michael Gevelber

Michael Gevelber, affiliated faculty with the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), is an Associate Professor in Boston University’s College of Engineering. Professor Gevelber’s engineering research focuses on developing enhanced materials processing capabilities through modeling, sensor development, experimentation, and integrated system and control design. Research in his Advanced Materials Process Control Laboratory has focused on designing and implementing real-time control for a variety of materials processing systems and includes production scale equipment for electron beam deposition, plasma spray, crystal growth, and electrospinning. Current research projects include electrospinning of nanofibers and plasma spray for thermal barrier coatings and fuel cells.

In terms of sustainability, his research includes improving the energy efficiency of buildings, including developing a new system identification approach that helps optimize air flow in existing commercial buildings and conducting energy assessments for urban housing and universities. Professor Gevelber has led a class that has conducted the first detailed energy audit for Boston University’s Campus, which included identifying and implementing possible conservation options. He serves on the university’s Sustainability Committee, co-chairs the university’s energy working group, is a member of the university’s Clean Energy and Environmental Initiative focused on integrating research efforts across the various colleges on campus, and serves on Newton’s Energy Commission.

Professor Gevelber is a participating faculty member of the Division of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and an affiliated faculty member in the Division of Systems Engineering (SE). He is also the founder and manager of Cyber Materials LLC, which develops advanced control solutions to improve manufacturing processes, and is a co-founder of Aeolus Building Efficiency, winner of the 2013 energy efficiency track of the MIT Clean Energy Contest.