The Wind Energy Center
The UMass Wind Energy Center is the national leader in wind energy education, academic research, and government and industry services.
We understand that for offshore wind development to best benefit the United States, innovation is necessary to develop a domestic industry. Furthermore, big-picture thinking maximizes the benefits for everyone. Our vision includes game-changing technology advancements; sensible and streamlined models for permitting, regulation, and data collection and sharing; system-level approaches to offshore wind infrastructure investment and management; and proactive public engagement with stakeholders.
Research areas
Featured faculty
Matthew Lackner
Endowed Chair in Renewable Energy, College of Engineering
Director, Wind Energy Center
Director, ELEVATE
Offshore wind energy, with a particular focus on the aerodynamics and structural control of floating offshore wind turbines.
