Organization
University of Portland, Shiley School of Engineering
Mission
Undergraduate engineering education focusing on problem solving and design for the developing world.
Organizational Expertise
Lab or Field Testing, Research, Technology and Fuel R&D
Technologies & Fuels
Biomass (Ag. Residue, Processed Biomass, etc.), Charcoal, Crop residues, Pellets / Briquettes
Clean Cooking Activities
Primarily, the development of kilns that will process local grasses via torrefaction into high carbon content solid fuels. Secondarily, the design and development of cookstoves to utilize torrefied grass briquettes.
Partnership
Connecting with people working on similar projects and learning of funding opportunities. Our organization is designing and building scaled kilns and cookstove prototypes.
Regions Operating In
Latin America and Caribbean
Country Based In
United States
Address
5000 N Willamette Blvd
MSC 145
Portland, OR 97203
Website
Primary Point of Contact
Name: Dr. Shazib Vijlee
Title:
Email: vijlee@up.edu
Phone: 503-943-8519
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