What is UH Energy?

Located in the energy capital of the world, the University of Houston is a natural hub for innovation and bold approaches to address the world's energy challenges today and in the future.

UH Energy is a constellation of the brightest minds in UH engineering, law, business, geosciences, technology and research, all focused on one goal — energy innovation to power our lives and preserve precious resources.

UH Energy team members shape energy policy and forge new business approaches to the way energy is created, delivered, used and shared.

And they educate the innovators of tomorrow — providing a dynamic environment for students and faculty to exchange ideas and work in partnership with industry, researchers, organizations and the community.

UH students foster economic prosperity, ensure global security and work to protect the planet and its inhabitants before they even enter the work force. Together, UH faculty and students influence, invent and innovate, and they are leading the Houston energy industry to a better, brighter and greener future.

Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti to Develop Strategic Plan for UH Energy

University of Houston President Renu Khator has named Dow Chair Professor Ramanan Krishnamoorti as a special assistant to the president/chancellor for UH Energy, a collection of the university’s preeminent energy research and education programs.

Krishnamoorti will lead UH’s efforts to develop a strategic plan for UH Energy involving education and training, research and the expansion of UH’s Energy Research Park

Petroleum Engineering Program Lauded For Business/Higher-Ed Collaboration

The undergraduate Petroleum Engineering Program at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has been highlighted as a model partnership between industry and academia by the Business-Higher Education Forum.

The forum describes itself as “the nation’s oldest organization of senior business and higher education executives dedicated to advancing innovative solutions to U.S. education and workforce challenges.” Its board of directors includes leaders of major academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies, including University of Houston President and UH System Chancellor Renu Khator.    Read the article    See the full report (PDF)