I am an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. My research centers on designing future energy systems under deep decarbonization, and achieving clean, reliable, and affordable energy for All. My research advances methodologies for planning and operating electric power infrastructure using optimization and AI, and leveraging principles of energy economics and energy justice. My research engages with key stakeholders including system operators, utilities, and communities, to ensure our algorithms are deployable in real systems and that our frameworks meet the needs of communities and society. I am committed to improving access of STEM education and opportunities for women and underrepresented communities, and committed to mentoring diverse leaders in engineering and STEM. I collaborate with organizations on workshops, hackathons, and various activities for AI education and research.
The most significant scientific contribution I would like to make is in developing holistic ways of decision-making for decarbonized energy systems that advance our goal of: clean, reliable, and affordable energy for All. Our research doesn’t stop in the lab: tech transfer from lab to industry, science-backed policy and regulatory changes, and education through student engagement and public outreach programs are vital to our success.
I’m excited at the potential to leverage data science and AI to support the energy transition, in communities and globally around the world.
I want to change the way we, as individuals and society, think about energy, and bring this to the front of our day-to-day lives. And I believe :
You can’t have too many plants
You can’t have too many books