Dr. Nico Hotz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nico Hotz specializes in interfacial transport phenomena and thermodynamics in energy technology, focusing on heat, mass, and charge transfer at nano-scale surfaces. His research encompasses solar thermal applications, catalytic fuel reforming, hydrogen generation, fuel cells, and electrolysis. He holds an Associate Professorship in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. His work integrates traditional energy technologies with innovative solutions, particularly in the context of photovoltaic cells and micro-nanostructured materials. Hotz emphasizes energetic and exergetic analysis of complex energy conversion and storage systems, targeting renewable and sustainable energy solutions in his investigations.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Alfred M. Hunt Faculty Scholar

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New Investigator Award

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Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

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Paper Award ASME Energy Sustainability Conference

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Fellowship Prospective Research

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Georg Fischer Award

Courses

Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering Compressible Fluid Flow Special Projects in Mechanical Engineering Heat Mass Transfer Mechanical Systems Design Mechanical Design Undergraduate Projects in Mechanical Engineering Special Topics Focus Year Seminar Focus Research Projects 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)