Research
My research focuses on computational methods and optimization models for long-term power systems planning, with emphasis on renewable integration, grid resilience, and climate adaptation.
Current Projects
Nationwide Planning Platform
DOE Funded | PI | $2.7M
Developing a U.S. nation-wide capacity expansion and production simulation platform for Independent System Operators (ISOs).
AI-Enhanced Power System Analysis
DOE Funded | Senior Personnel | $1.5M
Developing a power system analysis platform incorporating AI solutions for major U.S. ISOs, in collaboration with Washington State University and SPP.
Offshore HVDC Grid Design
Designing offshore HVDC grid topology for the U.S. East Coast to enable large-scale offshore wind integration.
Climate-Resilient Planning
Incorporating weather and climate data in power system planning models to account for extreme weather events and improve grid resilience.
Demand Response in 100% Renewable Systems
Developing models to assess the role of demand response in reserve procurement for future 100% renewable power systems.
Past Research Highlights
Interconnection Seams Study
Evaluated increasing transmission capacity between the U.S. Eastern and Western Interconnections. Developed capacity expansion models in collaboration with NREL, MISO, SPP, and other stakeholders. Results were presented in U.S. Congress and cited in the President’s Economic Report.
Coordination Platform for Planning Models
Developed a coordination platform for capacity expansion planning and production simulation models in collaboration with EPRI and BPA.
Collaborators
- Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
- Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
- MISO
- Washington State University
- Johns Hopkins University