This National Science Foundation Project Grant of $500,007 awarded to the University of Maryland Baltimore County supports research and education activities focused on flexible thermoelectric materials and devices. Specifically, the awardee will conduct research under the Engineering (47.041) program to develop additive printing methods for independently controlling the electrical and thermal properties of thermoelectric composite films through interfacial engineering. This work aims to enable flexible thermoelectric generators that can harvest low-grade waste heat and power continuous health monitoring sensors. Additional project components include integrating thermoelectric education into the mechanical engineering curriculum, offering research opportunities for diverse students, and developing a thermoelectric generator kit for K-12 outreach. The period of performance is January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027.
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