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Professor Sean Lubner (CV<\/a>)<\/h2>\n

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Sean Lubner, core faculty with the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), is an assistant professor at Boston University in mechanical engineering and materials science engineering. Before joining BU, Lubner was a research scientist at MIT and a Seaborg Fellow research scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He holds Bachelor\u2019s degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was an NSF fellow.<\/p>\n

He specializes in nano-to-macro energy transport and conversion, and has worked on a variety of energy-related systems including biomedical devices, electrochemical and thermal energy storage systems, solid state energy conversion devices, machine learning models, and water desalination. Lubner works extensively with both industry and academia, and holds numerous joint patents and publications.<\/p>\n

His current interests are most focused on grid-scale long duration energy storage in the form of high temperature heat, to help decarbonize both electricity and industrial process heat; non-invasive in-situ sensors for delicate or harsh environments, such as batteries, biological systems, or fuel cells; and direct air capture of CO2.<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong>
\nPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, 2016
\nB.S. in Applied Physics from Carnegie Mellon University, 2011
\nB.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, 2011
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Affiliations:<\/strong>
\nAssistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
\nAssistant Professor, Division of Materials Science & Engineering
\nCore Faculty, Institute for Global Sustainability<\/a>
\nBoston University Photonics Center<\/a>
\nLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory<\/a><\/p>\n

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Postdoctoral Members<\/h2>\n
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Mohammad Hadi<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a> – mhadi@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Postdoctoral Associate in Mechanical Engineering
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\nPh.D. Materials Science from Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University (France), 2022
\nM.S. Physics from American University of Beirut (Lebanon), 2018
\nB.S. Physics from Lebanese University (Lebanon), 2015
\nResearch:<\/strong> Thermal wave sensors and optical methods for studying thermal transport in materials
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Outside of work, he enjoy cooking, hiking, and traveling to explore different cultures. Mohammad is a sociable person who loves spending time with family and friends.<\/p>\n

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PhD Students<\/h2>\n
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Aaron Khan<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a> – abacchus@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering
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\nM.S. Materials Science & Engineering (LEAP) from Boston University, 2022
\nB.S. Physics from University of Connecticut, 2017
\nResearch:<\/strong> Thermal wave sensing in fabrication and cycling of clean energy storage materials
\n– Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS<\/a>) Summer Fellow<\/em>, 2023
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Years of kitchen\/bartending experience led to a love of cooking and mixology and fostered an interest in molecular gastronomy. Also plays guitar (he snuck onto an FM radio show once!), plays video games and lifts recreationally. Involved in SAGE and immigration non-profit work.<\/p>\n

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Savannah Schisler<\/strong> (she\/her) – LinkedIn<\/a> – sschisle@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\nM.S. Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, 2025
\nB.S. Mechanical Engineering from University of Rochester, 2022
\nB.A. in Physics & Astronomy from University of Rochester, 2022
\nResearch:<\/strong> Using optical methods to study thermal properties of materials; energy storage
\n– National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG<\/a>) Fellow<\/em>, 2025
\n– Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA<\/a>) BE the Future Scholar<\/em>, 2024
\nHobbies:<\/strong> In her free time, you can find her playing field hockey or working out at FitRec, admiring her houseplants, drinking coffee, painting, or reading! Involved with SAGE and MSE-GSA on campus.<\/p>\n

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Jay Yoo<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a> – jyoo8826@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\nB.S. Mechanical Engineering from University of Rochester, 2023
\nResearch:<\/strong> High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Materials
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Dedicates most of his free time working out at FitRec, likes to learn and cook various cuisines. Also likes to sing and play the guitar, plays videogames.<\/p>\n

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Hannes Albers<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a> – hcalbers@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\nM.S. Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, 2023
\nB.S. Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, 2020
\nResearch:<\/strong> Development of novel CO2<\/sub> sorbent material and their integration into advanced direct air capture of CO2<\/sub> systems
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Enjoys playing squash, participating in triathlons, mountaineering, and skiing during free time.<\/p>\n

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Corbyn Stosich<\/strong> (she\/her) – LinkedIn<\/a> – stoscorb@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering
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\nB.S.E. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from University of Pennsylvania, 2024
\nResearch:<\/strong> Mass transport and properties of materials, CO2\u00a0<\/sub>sorbent
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Spends her free time hiking, camping, reading, being a coffee snob, and playing both board and video games. Also involved in MSE-GSA and GWISE E-Boards!<\/p>\n

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Mathan RK<\/strong>\u00a0(he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a> – mathanrk@bu.edu<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering
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\nM.S. Materials Science & Engineering from Boston University, 2021
\nB.E. Materials Science & Engineering from Anna University, 2018
\nResearch:<\/strong> Modelling low temperature heat transfer
\nHobbies:<\/strong> In his free time, Mathan enjoys going for runs and reading books.<\/p>\n

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Masters Students<\/h2>\n
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Alex Guthmann<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotProgram:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering
\nEducation:<\/strong>
\nB.A. Economics from University of San Diego, 2021
\nResearch:<\/strong> Optimizing CO2<\/sub> sorbent coating processes, testing sorbent performance in various environmental conditions, carbon-capture economic analysis
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Alex spends his free time making music with friends, backpacking, cooking, or playing video games.<\/p>\n

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Alexander Rocca<\/strong>\u00a0(he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a>
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Program: <\/strong>M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
\nEducation:
\n<\/strong>B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, 2025<\/span>
\nResearch:<\/strong> Studying thermal properties of CO2<\/sub> sorbent materials
\n– Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA<\/a>) BE the Future Scholar<\/em>, 2025
\nHobbies:<\/strong> In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, hiking, brewing espresso, making pasta, reading, and listening to music. He also works as a Lab Advisor at SILab and bartends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\n
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Jamie Chen<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a>
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Major:<\/strong> B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Co’26
\nResearch:<\/strong> Thermal Wave Sensors, measuring thermal conductivity and thermal resistance of materials
\nHobbies:<\/strong> In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, watching and playing soccer.<\/p>\n

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Joshua Agaba<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotMajor: <\/strong>B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Co’26
\nResearch:<\/strong> High-temperature thermal energy storage materials
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Joshua enjoys listening to music, playing soccer, and rock climbing (bouldering)!<\/p>\n

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Tan Ha<\/strong> (he\/him) – LinkedIn<\/a>
\n\"HeadshotMajor: <\/strong>B.A. Math and Computer Science, Co’27
\nResearch:<\/strong> Code automation, creating GUIs and data handling for thermal wave sensors
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Tan enjoys playing piano, tennis, and story-driven games.<\/p>\n

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Alumni<\/h2>\n
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Haneen Ahmed<\/strong> (she\/her) – Georgia Institute of Technology ME ’27 – Materials Science REU Student, 2024
\nKaitlyn Callen<\/strong> (she\/her) – ME ’25 – Undergraduate Researcher, 2024-2025
\nK. Raina Tung<\/strong> (she\/her) – Visiting Researcher, 2024-2025
\nEric Richter\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him) – ETH Zurich MS ME ’25 – Visiting Master’s Student, 2024-2025
\nRobert Cervone-Richards\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him) – Visiting Researcher, 2024-2025
\nGabriel Favela\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him) – MS ME’25 – Robotics and Autonomous Systems Intern, 2025
\nParker Boss <\/strong>(he\/him) – MS ME’25 – Robotics and Autonomous Systems Intern, 2025<\/p>\n

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