IMET's Dr. Kevin Sowers Named Co-PI on $7.8M DARPA Award for Marine Energy Innovation
Dr. Kevin Sowers, a leading researcher at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), has been named a co-Principal Investigator on a $7.8M DARPA award supporting the development of a biologically fueled energy system for oceanic research and sensing devices. This groundbreaking work aligns with IMET's mission to advance marine technologies while protecting the environment. Congratulations Kevin!
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