Dr. Nico Hotz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nico Hotz specializes in interfacial transport phenomena and thermodynamics related to energy technology. His research focuses on heat, mass, and charge transfer at nanoscale surfaces, particularly in solar thermal applications, catalytic fuel reforming, and hydrogen generation. He is also involved in electrolysis and developing novel sustainable energy conversion technologies. His main research interests include energetic and exergetic analysis of complex energy conversion and storage systems, with a strong emphasis on renewable and sustainable energy solutions. He has contributed significantly to understanding the thermodynamic aspects of photovoltaics and chemical reactions essential to energy technology.

Research Interests

Interfacial Transport Phenomena Thermodynamics Energy Technology Micro- and Nanoscale Phenomena Photovoltaics Sustainable Energy Conversion Technologies Chemical Reactions Energy Conversion Storage Systems

Experience

Associate Professor Practice

2008-01-01 — Present

Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science • Durham, NC

Director of Undergraduate Studies, focusing on interfacial transport phenomena and thermodynamics.

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

2015-01-01
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Alfred M. Hunt Faculty Scholar

2014-01-01
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New Investigator Award

2013-01-01
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Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

2012-01-01
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Paper Award

2011-01-01
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Fellowship Prospective Research

2009-01-01
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Georg Fischer Award

2009-01-01

Courses

Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering Compressible Fluid Flow Special Projects in Mechanical Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer Mechanical Systems Design Mechanical Design Undergraduate Projects in Mechanical Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)