Sri Narayan, professor of chemistry at USC Dornsife, works with a liquid-based redox-flow battery in his lab

Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute

The USC Dornsife Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute is a global leader in the study of hydrocarbons — essential ingredients in common fuels, electrical power generation, and heating. With research focusing on carbon capture, hydrocarbon recycling, and ultimately the mitigation of carbon’s impact on the climate, the institute is dedicated to finding ways to develop environmentally sustainable solutions to energy challenges.