[CSSD] "Has Solar Energy Come of Age?" Topic of Sept. 25 Randall Lewis Seminar

[Rick Burnham]

CSSD NewsletterNOTE: The location for the Lewis Seminars has changed to the CE-CERT Building, 1084 Columbia Ave., Riverside

        
     
      September 2012 
      Randall Lewis Seminar Series - Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Note New Seminar Location

      Has Solar Energy Come of Age?
      Improvements in cost, efficiency and reliability are driving increased interest in solar energy among individuals, investors, companies, governments and researchers. The increased interest also is prompting the need for a reliable resource that can assist government agencies, utilities, business and residential users to make the best decisions about how to apply solar power economically and efficiently.  

      The Southern California Research Initiative for Solar Energy (SC-RISE), based at UCR’s College of Engineering - Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT), was established to serve as the “honest broker” for information on all aspects of solar energy and as a catalyst for the adoption of affordable solar energy. 

      Alfredo A. Martinez-Morales, Managing Director of SC-RISE, will discuss some of the latest research in making solar energy more affordable at the Sept. 25 Randall Lewis Seminar Series. The seminar will begin at 5:30 p.m. at a new location: CE-CERT, 1084 Columbia Ave., in Riverside. The seminar and parking are free, but seating is limited and registration is required. (See registration and map links below). 

      Dr. Martinez-Morales also will discuss the role SC-RISE is taking to advance solar energy technologies, train professionals for the industry, nurture new ventures and help commercial and residential energy users in identifying appropriate applications for solar energy. 

      Dr. Martinez-Morales received his Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. degrees in electrical engineering from UCR, conducting his research at the Biomedical Science and Nanotechnology Laboratory with an emphasis on materials synthesis and third generation photovoltaics. 

      His current research includes concentrated photovoltaics (CPV), dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), ordered bulk-heterojunction (OBHJ) solar cells, and Lithium-ion battery (LiB) technology. 

      Dr. Martinez-Morales has written or co-written numerous research articles on nanowire arrays, quantum dots and other findings in the fields of nanoelectronics and photovoltaics. He has received several research honors and fellowships, including the UC Dissertation-Year Fellowship and the National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes Fellowship. 

      Seminar: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012

      New Location: CE-CERT Building, 1084 Columbia Ave., Riverside (See MAP)

      The seminar and parking are free, but seating is limited and Registration is required. 

      Register at:

      http://or.ucr.edu/event/index.aspx
      or contact Judy Swineford, 951-827-7945


     
      About Randall Lewis 
       
      RandallLewis is well known for his innovative approaches to planning, designing, and marketing residential communities as Executive Vice President of the Upland-based Lewis Group of Companies. 

      He is regarded as an industry leader in promoting the arts, education, healthy living and sustainable development initiatives. He has been President of the Inland Empire Arts Foundation, Secretary of the Los Angeles County Citizens Planning Council, director of the HomeBuilder's Council, and national director of the National Association of HomeBuilders. 

      Mr. Lewis was named in the Los Angeles Times 2006 “West 100” list as one of the top 100 influential people in southern California. He has also received the California Business Properties Association Champion of the Industry Award and has been inducted into the California Building Industry Association Hall of Fame. 

      Mr. Lewis is a long time ULI member as well as a Governor of the ULI Foundation. He serves on several executive boards, including the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development, the UCLA School of Public Policy, Loma Linda University Medical Center’s Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Institute Advisory Council, Cal Poly Pomona’s National Development Council, and co-chairs the San Bernardino County Alliance for Education. 

      He is recognized as an expert in the real estate industry and is frequently quoted in various newspapers, magazines and trade journals. Randall has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. 

      He received his B.A. from Claremont McKenna College. 
     
      Center for Sustainable Suburban Development
      University of California, Riverside 
      B101 Highlander Hall Riverside, CA 92521
      Phone: 951.827.4103

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