The studies developed at LEAE are divided into two major areas and two lines of research that complement each other:

– Area I: Environmental Engineering

In the area of ​​Environmental Engineering, studies are carried out in the Air Pollution research area.

The Air Pollution research line, coordinated by prof. Willian Nadaleti, focus on transport phenomena tools used to assess pollutants dispersion in the air, in addition to control technologies and the use of alternative energy sources in order to reduce emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases, such as CO2.

– Area II: Energy Engineering

In the area of ​​Energy Engineering, the research coordinated by prof. Willian Nadaleti and by prof. Bruno Vieira focuses on the research line of Renewable Energies and Energy Planning. Prof. Nadaleti develops techniques to improve biofuels and clean energy, such as hydrogen, use of waste (waste-to-energy) and alternative sources of energy to generate electricity and heat, among others. Regional and national energy planning studies (energy planning & management) are also coordinated. Prof. Vieira works with the production and optimization of biofuels, specifically with biodiesel production and evaluation of its oxidative stability, in addition to research involving new materials and fuel cells.