World-Class Faculty & Researchers

Learn from leading experts who are shaping the future of energy. Our faculty combines deep academic knowledge with real-world industry experience.

36 PhD Faculty200+ Publications/Year15:1 Student-Faculty Ratio$5M+ Research Funding

Academic Departments

Organized expertise across key energy disciplines

Engineering Department
12 Faculty

Technical expertise in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and clean technology

Policy & Economics Department
8 Faculty

Energy policy analysis, market economics, and regulatory frameworks

Management Department
6 Faculty

Energy management, corporate sustainability, and organizational leadership

Research & Innovation Department
10 Faculty

Cutting-edge research in emerging energy technologies and innovation

Featured Faculty

Meet some of our distinguished professors and researchers

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering

Engineering Department

15 years experience
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Education & Background

PhD in Electrical Engineering, MIT

Specializations

Solar Energy SystemsGrid IntegrationEnergy Storage

Key Achievements

  • Published 45+ peer-reviewed papers on solar technology
  • Former Senior Engineer at Tesla Energy Division
  • NSF CAREER Award recipient
  • Holds 8 patents in solar panel efficiency

Courses Taught

  • Solar Energy Systems
  • Power Electronics
  • Renewable Energy Integration

Research Interests

Advanced photovoltaic materials, smart grid integration, and energy storage optimization

Dr. James Rodriguez

Dr. James Rodriguez

Professor of Energy Policy & Economics

Policy & Economics Department

20 years experience
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Education & Background

PhD in Economics, Harvard University

Specializations

Energy MarketsClimate PolicyEconomic Modeling

Key Achievements

  • Former Senior Advisor to the Department of Energy
  • Author of 'The Economics of Clean Energy Transition'
  • Consultant to World Bank on energy policy
  • Testified before Congress on renewable energy economics

Courses Taught

  • Energy Economics
  • Climate Policy Analysis
  • Energy Market Dynamics

Research Interests

Carbon pricing mechanisms, renewable energy market design, and energy transition economics

Dr. Aisha Patel

Dr. Aisha Patel

Associate Professor of Sustainable Energy Management

Management Department

12 years experience
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Education & Background

PhD in Environmental Engineering, Stanford University

Specializations

Energy EfficiencyCorporate SustainabilityLife Cycle Assessment

Key Achievements

  • Led sustainability initiatives at Fortune 500 companies
  • Developed ISO 50001 energy management standards
  • Winner of Green Business Leadership Award
  • Published 30+ articles on corporate energy management

Courses Taught

  • Energy Management Systems
  • Corporate Sustainability
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Research Interests

Industrial energy efficiency, sustainable supply chains, and corporate carbon footprint reduction

Dr. Michael Chen

Dr. Michael Chen

Professor of Clean Technology Innovation

Research & Innovation Department

18 years experience
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Education & Background

PhD in Materials Science, UC Berkeley

Specializations

Battery TechnologyHydrogen Fuel CellsAdvanced Materials

Key Achievements

  • Co-founder of successful clean tech startup
  • Holds 15 patents in battery technology
  • Former R&D Director at major automotive company
  • Recipient of Technology Innovation Award

Courses Taught

  • Clean Technology Development
  • Advanced Energy Materials
  • Innovation Management

Research Interests

Next-generation battery materials, hydrogen storage systems, and clean technology commercialization

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Assistant Professor of Wind Energy Systems

Engineering Department

8 years experience
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Education & Background

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Specializations

Wind Turbine DesignOffshore WindAerodynamics

Key Achievements

  • Former Design Engineer at leading wind turbine manufacturer
  • Expert in offshore wind farm development
  • Published research on advanced turbine blade design
  • Consultant to international wind energy projects

Courses Taught

  • Wind Energy Systems
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Turbine Design

Research Interests

Offshore wind technology, turbine blade optimization, and wind resource assessment

Dr. Robert Thompson

Dr. Robert Thompson

Professor of Energy Systems Integration

Engineering Department

22 years experience
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Education & Background

PhD in Systems Engineering, Georgia Tech

Specializations

Smart GridsEnergy Systems ModelingGrid Stability

Key Achievements

  • Former Chief Technology Officer at utility company
  • Leading expert in smart grid implementation
  • Advisor to national energy infrastructure projects
  • Author of 60+ technical publications

Courses Taught

  • Smart Grid Technology
  • Energy Systems Analysis
  • Power System Stability

Research Interests

Smart grid optimization, renewable energy integration, and grid resilience

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