CTIS | April 15, 2025
CTIS Welcomes NREL Representatives to Foster Research Alignment
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We were honored to welcome Juan Torres, Associate Laboratory Director at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Ismael Mendoza, Principal Research Engineer at NREL, to the Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS) as part of their broader visit to UTEP.
The purpose of the visit was to strengthen institutional collaboration between NREL and UTEP by identifying areas of aligned research and exploring opportunities for joint initiatives. During their time at CTIS, Mr. Torres and Mr. Mendoza engaged directly with faculty and graduate and undergraduate research students, gaining insight into key projects and technical capabilities.
This visit marks an important step toward fostering impactful partnerships that advance innovation and expand the reach of both institutions' research missions.
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