Welcome to
Sustainable and Efficient Allocation of Resources Lab (SEAR) Lab
Building the Future of Energy, Infrastructure, and Supply Chains Systems
About SEAR Lab
The Sustainable and Efficient Allocation of Resources (SEAR) Lab, led by Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr., combines analytics and rapid prototyping to develop (or improve) technological systems and accompanying decision-making tools, so organizations can allocate their limited resources to maximize desired outcomes sustainably, efficiently, and resiliently.
The lab focuses on three major areas: 1) Energy Systems and Technology; 2) Buildings, Transportation, and Infrastructure; 3) Critical Supply Chains; with ancillary work in Operations Management, Logistics, RFID, and Health.
Vision
Advances in Energy and Information Technology will create a socioeconomic revolution that substantially increases the abundance of resources, access to essential services, and opportunities sustainably, efficiently, and resiliently; dramatically improving quality of life and providing a blueprint for utopia here and among the stars.
Mission
Build the Future of Energy, Infrastructure and Supply Chains Systems via the AI-enhanced Combination of Analytics and Rapid Prototyping.
Methods
Analytical methods: Mathematical Optimization, Simulation, AI / ML, and Specialized Analytics (GIS, LCA, TEA).
Rapid Prototyping and Piloting informed by Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Experiments guided by Systems Engineering principles conducted with interdisciplinary teams.
Want to join our Team?
Interested in learning and applying how use analytics, create prototypes, or a combination of both to explore energy, infrastructure, and supply chain problems?
Do you want to explore innovative technologies like microgrids, RFID-enabled blockchains, and critical mineral recycling?
Join the SEAR Lab, where we develop data-driven, mathematically rigorous frameworks to help stakeholders make sustainable and resilient decisions under uncertainty and develop new technologies to advance energy technologies.
Led by Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr., we combine experimentation, data analytics, and optimization to create impactful, scalable solutions for a better future.
For more information, please Join US to explore how the SEAR Lab is driving innovation in sustainability, equity, and resilience. Discover our research and opportunities to contribute to impactful solutions for a better future.