Peter Bermel

Peter Bermel serves as the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where he leads groundbreaking research in nanophotonics and sustainable energy technologies. After completing his education journey from the University of North Carolina through Cambridge University and MIT, he held positions as a Postdoctoral Associate and Research Scientist at MIT before joining Purdue in 2012. His innovative research focuses on improving photovoltaic and thermophotovoltaic systems through nanophotonic principles, with significant contributions to solar cell efficiency, radiative cooling, and thermal emission control. As Area Chair for Fields and Optics, Bermel has earned prestigious recognitions including the NSF CAREER Award and Churchill Foundation Scholarship. His work spans multiple professional affiliations, including the Materials Research Society, Optical Society of America, and IEEE. His research impact is evidenced by over 10,000 citations of his publications, particularly in areas such as thermophotovoltaic systems, radiative sky cooling, and solar energy conversion. At Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center, he continues to advance the field through electromagnetic and electronic theory, modeling, simulation, and practical applications in microelectronics and sustainable energy technologies.