Research Collaboration & Academic Partnerships

Advancing smart glass technology through industry-academic collaboration

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Research Opportunities

Materials Science

Explore novel electrochromic materials, nanostructures, and thin-film technologies to enhance switching speed, durability, and color range.

Energy Modeling

Quantify energy savings across climate zones, building types, and usage patterns. Develop predictive models for optimal control strategies.

Building Integration

Research optimal integration with HVAC systems, lighting controls, and building automation platforms for maximum efficiency.

Human Factors

Study occupant comfort, productivity, and wellbeing impacts of dynamic glass in residential, commercial, and institutional settings.

Manufacturing Innovation

Develop scalable, cost-effective manufacturing processes and quality control methods for decentralized production.

Sustainability Assessment

Life cycle analysis, embodied carbon studies, and circular economy approaches for smart glass systems.

Collaboration Models

Industry-Academic Joint Development

Partner on funded research projects with shared IP and publication rights. Access to ZeGlass technology platform and technical expertise.

Grant and Funding Alignment

Collaborate on proposals for DOE, NSF, and international research funding programs focused on building energy efficiency and smart materials.

Graduate Research Projects

Support PhD and Master's thesis research with access to technology, data, and industry mentorship.

Commercialization Pathway

Provide a clear path from research to market for breakthrough innovations in smart glass and building technology.

Research Impact Areas

Energy Efficiency

Quantify and optimize building energy savings across diverse applications and climates

Occupant Comfort

Understand and enhance human experience, productivity, and wellbeing in smart glass environments

Sustainability

Advance circular economy principles and reduce embodied carbon in building materials

Smart Cities

Enable intelligent building systems that integrate with urban energy grids and infrastructure

Climate Adaptation

Help buildings adapt to changing climate conditions through responsive envelope technologies

Economic Development

Create new industries, jobs, and economic opportunities in green building technology

Publications & Resources

Technical Whitepapers

In-depth technical documentation on ZeGlass platform architecture, materials, and performance

Energy Performance Data

Real-world energy savings data from pilot installations and field studies

Research Collaboration Guide

Guidelines for academic partnerships, IP agreements, and publication policies

Open Datasets

Selected datasets available for academic research and validation studies

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