Welcome to the Energy Research Center at Lehigh University!
The mission of the ERC is to develop innovative solutions to national and global energy challenges while driving technological advancements that enhance energy efficiency, promote sustainability, address environmental concerns, and provide energy independence.
Lehigh Energy Research in the News
Lehigh University’s Energy Research Center Commissions On-Campus Pilot-Scale Gasifier for Research and Testing
The Energy Research Center (ERC) is building a gasification facility at Lehigh University’s Mountaintop campus. As part of this facility, a pilot-scale gasifier was commissioned in early July 2026.
Machine-Enhanced LIBS Technology Proven for Real-Time Feedstock Characterization
Moving Bed Gasifier Controlled using a LIBS System with AI for Feedstock Characterization
Lehigh Engineering faculty named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Carlos Romero is among the Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
Explore ERC
Research @ ERC
Visit the different research areas at the ERC, including power generation research, thermal energy storage, critical materials recovery, and advanced instrumentation and control.
Facilities @ ERC
Lehigh ERC's groundbreaking research spans multiple disciplines and is conducted across various specialized state-of-the-art facilities on Mountaintop Campus
Collaborate with us
Lehigh ERC actively seeks collaboration from industrial partners, national laboratories, technology developers, and innovators looking to leverage our facilities for research, development, testing, and demonstrations.