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The Energy University® — where research, education, and collaboration drive reliable, affordable, and sustainable solutions.

UH Energy puts student success at the center of our work while serving as an umbrella for efforts across the University of Houston to strengthen the university’s role as a strategic partner to the energy industry through workforce development, leadership, research, and innovations.

That’s why UH is the Energy University®.

The Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows Awards are back!

Applications are due by May 29

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Our papers and reports reveal the data, ideas, and impact behind today’s energy solutions: from optimizing hydrocarbon systems to deploying low-carbon alternatives.

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A UH Energy publication dedicated to exploring the transformative journey of the University of Houston as the Energy University®.

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Venkat Selvamanickam Recognized for Transformative Breakthroughs in Superconductivity

University of Houston Professor Elected to National Academy of Engineering

University of Houston engineering professor Venkat Selvamanickam has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional honors awarded to engineers worldwide.

Haleh Ardebili honored for groundbreaking work in mechanical and aerospace engineering

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.

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Find Your Energy Sector

Energy Production

Our programs in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, geology, and chemistry equip you with the technical expertise to tackle exploration, extraction, and production challenges.
Graduate options like the Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering Certificate help working professionals deepen their production-specific skills.

Energy Processing & Storage

Undergraduate degrees in chemistry and process safety engineering provide the scientific and technical knowledge needed to improve energy conversion and manage risks.
Graduate certificates in process safety engineering and energy risk management allow you to advance your career.
The Hydrogen Economy Program, help professionals expand their expertise in this rapidly advancing sector.

Energy Distribution & Infrastructure

Undergraduate programs in civil engineering, systems engineering, industrial design, and construction engineering equip you to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure behind energy networks.
Micro-credentials like Automation and Autonomy of Mobile Robots Using ROS and Robotics in Energy help professionals stay ahead of automation trends in the field.

Energy Sustainability & Environmental Solutions

Our graduate certificates in global climate, energy policy, and energy risk management prepare professionals to drive sustainability strategies and environmental performance.
Programs like the CCUS Executive Education Program and Plastics Circular Economy equip you to tackle climate challenges head-on.

Energy Policy, Markets, & Management

Our graduate certificates in energy finance, investment analysis, energy risk management, and energy policy provide specialized expertise to navigate complex market dynamics.
The Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy program builds critical leadership skills to address stakeholder, governance, and reputational challenges.

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May 29 1:30 pm

Energy in Action Seminar

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