Staff
Research Engineers
Eric Keller
- Research Engineer
- B. S. in Multi-disciplinary Engineering Technology, Texas A&M 2021
- Research Areas include electrical grid simulation, cybersecurity, and machine learning
Farnaz Safdarian
- TEES Senior Research Engineer I
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power, Louisiana State University, USA, 2020
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Management, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Iran, 2014
- B. Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Power, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran, 2011
- Research interests include distributed and decentralized optimization, power systems operation and planning, machine learning and data science, energy management, electricity markets, smart grids, and microgrids.
- Google Scholar page: [Scholar Page Link]
- Personal website [Personal Page Link]
Jonathan Snodgrass
- Senior Research Engineer
- Assistant Director for Testbeds for the TEES Smart Grid Center
- Ph.D. and M.S in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2021 and 2018
- M.S. and B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2016 and 2012
- Electrical Engineer II at Zachry Engineering Corporation, 2012-2014
- Research interests include synthetic power system networks, transmission expansion, system planning, smart grids, microgrids, and optimization
- Jonathan’s [Scholar Page Link] page
Administrative Staff
Kelly F. Nickinson
- Program Specialist III, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
- Administrative support staff for Dr. Thomas Overbye (November 2022 – present)
- B.S. in Recording Arts (Audio Engineering), Full Sail University, 2010, Valedictorian
- Personal interests include reading, audio editing, sound design, Foley, graphic design, cover design, art, and typography
- Kelly’s Personal Portfolio
- Contact: kelly.ford@tamu.edu
- Office: 308D Wisenbaker Engineering Building
Students
Diana Wallison
- Graduate Research Assistant, Texas A&M University, current
- Pursuing Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Power Systems
- B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2017
- Research Interests focusing on power system geomagnetic disturbance analysis and mitigation, power system stability.
Jimmy J. Guerro
- Ph.D. Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University
- Global Executive MBA, Purdue University, Indiana, 2016
- MSEE (Power), California State University Los Angeles, 2007
- MSEE (Electronics), University of Southern California, 2001
- BSEE, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, 1998
- Professional Experience:30 years in the Aerospace/Energy/Oil & Gas Industries
- Research interests include Power Electronics, Wireless Power Transfer
Jordan Cook
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PhD Student in Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Group, Texas A&M University
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B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Baylor University, 2022
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Research interest in the synchronous connection of the Eastern and Western grids in North America
Kseniia Zhgun
- Graduate Research Assistant
- Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University
- Professional Experience: Senior Specialist, ETAP SYSTEMS LTD, Moscow, Russia (2019-2022)
Power System Design Engineer, several companies, Moscow, Russia (2014-2019) - M.S in Electrical Engineering, Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), Russia 2017
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), Russia 2015
- Scholar page: https://scholar.google.com/
citations?hl=ru&user= OMbDefcAAAAJ&view_op=list_ works&authuser=1&sortby= pubdate - Research interests include Dynamic Analysis, Voltage Stability issues, Control Systems Engineering, Optimization, Power flow solution algorithms.
Melvin Stevens
- Ph.D. Student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University
- BSEE , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001
- MSEE , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017
- Research interest Electric Grid simulation, stability, & security
Nathan Cole
- Graduate Research Assistant
- Pursuing PhD in Electrical Engineering Power Systems
- B.S. in Engineering, Electrical concentration, Union University, 2023.
- Research interests include electric grid optimization, simulation, and resiliency.
Nicole LoGiudice
- M.S. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University
- B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2023
- Research interests include EMT Modeling, Geomagnetic Disturbances, Weather Integration with Generation Capacities, Renewables, and Power System Resiliency
Sanjana Kunkolienkar
- Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University
- B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Mumbai University, 2018
- Research interests include power grid modeling and visualization, synthetic power system networks and transmission planning.
- Sanjana’s [Scholar Page Link] page
Seri Kang
- M.S student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
- B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2020
- Research interests include synthetic grid visualization, smart grid, electric grid resiliency
Ummay Habiba
- Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University
- B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Pabna University of Science and Technology,Pabna, Bangladesh, 2014
- Research interests is on analyzing the Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMD) and reducing the negative impacts of GMD on the Power System Grid Networks.
Webmaster
David Zhou
- Undergraduate pursuing B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University
- Interests in electronics and power systems networks
Alumni
Ph.D. Thesis Students
Order |
Name |
Year Graduated |
Thesis Title |
| 31 | Jessica Wert | 2023 | Extracting Value from Electric Grid Information Towards a Resilient Grid Amidst Decarbonization Efforts |
| 30 | Pooria Dehghanian | 2023 | Enhancing Power System Resilience Under Geomagnetic Disturbances: Hazard Characterization, Vulnerability Assessment, and Mitigation Solutions |
| 29 | Juhee Yeo | 2023 | A Methodology for Determining The Appropriate Level of Power Flow Model Detail |
| 28 | Zeyu Mao | 2022 | Improving Power System Resilience Against High-Impact-Low-Frequency Events |
| 27 | Yijing Liu | 2022 | System Dynamics Modeling of Synthetic Power Grids with High Renewable Penetration Level |
| 26 | Wei Trinh | 2022 | The Efficient Determination of Electric Grid Modes for Large Systems Using the Matrix Pencil Method |
| 25 | Hanyue Li | 2021 | Towards the Automation of Data-Driven Remedial Action Scheme Design |
| 24 | Cecilia Klauber | 2020 | Improving Power Grid Situational Awareness during Geomagnetic Disturbances Using Estimation and Visualization |
| 23 | Ikponmwosa Idehen | 2019 | Data Analytics and Wide-Area Visualization Associated with Power Systems Using Phasor Measurement Units |
| 22 | Tamara Becejac | 2018 | Synchrophasors: Multilevel Assessment and Data Quality Improvement for Enhanced System Reliability |
| 21 | Adam Birchfield | 2018 | Creation, Validation and Application of Synthetic Power Grids |
| 20 | Desiree Philips | 2018 | Towards Joint Water-Power Electric Grid Modeling |
| 19 | Shamina Hossaain | 2017 | Protecting the Power Grid: Strategies Against Distributed Controller Compromise |
| 18 | Xu Ti | 2017 | Valuing of Inertia and Fast-Acting Storage Devices in Interconnected Power Grids |
| 17 | Siming Guo | 2017 | Improvements to Power System Dynamic Load Model Parameter Estimation |
| 16 | Wonhyeok Jang | 2017 | Line-Limit Preserving Power System Equivalents |
| 15 | Maryam Kazerooni | 2016 | Enhanced Power System Resiliency to High Impact, Low Frequency Events |
| 14 | Trevor Hutchins | 2015 | Modeling, Simulation and Mitigation of the Impacts of the Late Time (E3) High-Altitude Electrocmagnetic Pulse on Power Systems |
| 13 | Saurav Mohapatra | 2015 | Techniques for Determining Hidden Properties of Large-Scale Power Systems |
| 12 | Rajesh Bhana | 2015 | Methods to Ensure the Adequate Primary Frequency Response of Low Inertia Power Systems |
| 11 | Soobae Kim | 2014 | Power System Analysis Criteria-Based Computational Efficiency Enhancement for Power Flow and Transient Stability |
| 10 | Sudipta Dutta | 2012 | Data Mining and Graph Theory Focused Solutions to Smart Grid Challenges |
| 9 | Kate Rogers | 2011 | Data-Enhanced Applications for Power Systems Analysis |
| 8 | Aquino, Angel | 2010 | Distributed and Decentralized Control of the Power Grid |
| 7 | Davis, Charles | 2009 | Multiple-Element Contingency Screening |
| 6 | Tate, Zeb | 2008 | Event Detection and Visualization Based on Phasor Measurement Units for Improved Situational Awareness |
| 5 | Cheng, Xu | 2006 | Electricity Market Pricing, Risk Hedging and Modeling |
| 4 | Sun, Yan | 2004 | Data Analysis and Visualization for Electricity Markets |
| 3 | Correia, Pedro | 2002 | The Use of Noncooperative Games to Determine Strategic Bidding in Centralized Electricity Markets |
| 2 | Klump, Raymond | 2000 | Computational Framework for Assessing Voltage Security Using Energy Methods |
| 1 | Weber, Jamie | 1999 | Individual Welfare Maximization in Electricity Markets Including Consumer and Full Transmission System Modeling |
M.S. Thesis Students
Order |
Name |
Year Graduated |
Thesis Title |
| 47 | Jung Kyo Jung | 2023 |
A Methodology of Utilizing Electric Vehicles to Improve the Reliability and Resilience of the Power System in Extreme Weather
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| 46 | Anna Zhang | 2023 |
Enhancing Geomagnetic Disturbance Modeling for Power Grids: Investigating the Effects of Spatial Variation and Exploring Advanced Data Techniques
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| 45 | Ramyaa Rathna Kumar | 2021 | Considerations for Real Time Data Analysis using Multiple Magnetometer Sources for GIC studies to Improve the Situational Awareness of an Electric Grid Model |
| 44 | Brandon Thayer | 2020 | Automating Voltage Control of the Electric Transmission Grid with PowerWorld and Deep Reinforcement Learning |
| 43 | Matthew Gaskamp | 2020 | Single User Real-Time Dynamic Geomagnetic Disturbance Simulations of Power Systems |
| 42 | Yiqiu Zhang | 2019 | Evaluating Static and Dynamic Impacts of Geomagnetic Disturbances on Interconnected Power Grids |
| 41 | Raymund Lee | 2018 | Evaluating a Power Grid’s Vulnerability to High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulses Using Detailed Earth Conductivity Models |
| 40 | Zeyu Mao | 2017 | A Power System and Synchrophasor Communications Network Co-Simulation Testbed with a Real-Time Cyber Security Application |
| 39 | Kathleen Gegner | 2017 | Phasor Measurement Units, Analytics, and the Future Electric Grid |
| 38 | Bui Uyen | 2017 | Geomagnetically Induced Current Sensitivity to Assumed Substation Grounding Resistance in the Power System |
| 39 | Kathleen Gegner | 2017 | Phasor Measurement Units, Analytics, and the Future Electric Grid |
| 38 | Bui Uyen | 2017 | Geomagnetically Induced Current Sensitivity to Assumed Substation Grounding Resistance in the Power System |
| 37 | Adam Birchfield | 2016 | The Creation of Synthetic Power Grids |
| 36 | Beverly Raposa | 2016 | Automation tools for the verification and validation of transient stability models |
| 35 | Oladipupo Ogunnbi | 2015 | An Economic Validation of Solar Energy Potential in Nigeria |
| 34 | Yuchen Hughes | 2014 | Real-Time Validation of Power System Transient Stability Simulation Results |
| 33 | Shamina Hossain | 2014 | Intelligent Distribution Fault Location Using Voltage Magnitude Measurements |
| 32 | Desiree Philips | 2014 | Distribution System Analysis Using Local-Area Voltage Measurements |
| 31 | Joseph Silvers | 2013 | Transient Verification of Generic Wind Turbine Models |
| 30 | Hao Liu | 2013 | Smart-Grid Enabled Distributed Reactive Power Support with Conservation of Voltage Reduction |
| 29 | Trevor Hutchins | 2012 | Geomagnetically Induced Currents and Their Effect on Power Systems |
| 28 | Chris Recio | 2012 | The Utilization of Power Converters in Consumer Products for Distributed Reactive Power Support |
| 27 | Saurav Mohapatra | 2012 | Drivers of Change in the North American Electric Grid |
| 26 | Siming Guo | 2012 | Parameter Estimation of a Composite Load Model Using a Hybrid Approach |
| 25 | Komal Shetye | 2011 | Validation of Power System Transient Stability Results |
| 24 | Thomas Nicol | 2011 | Privacy Protection Through Limited Load Signal Distortion |
| 23 | Alex Westendorf | 2011 | Power System Transient Stability Analysis of Stiff Systems Using the Multirate Method |
| 22 | Chris Reeg | 2011 | Nonintrusive Load Monitoring for Verification and Diagnostics |
| 21 | Prosper Panumpabi | 2010 | Wind Turbine Low Voltage Ride Through Analysis |
| 20 | Héctor Beltrán Mora | 2009 | Modern Portfolio Theory Applied to Electricity Generation Planning |
| 19 | Leilei Xiong | 2009 | Visualizing Market Power in Real-time Electric Power Systems |
| 18 | Renata Revelo | 2009 | Impact Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Power System Regulation and Control |
| 17 | Kate Rogers | 2009 | Power System Control with Distributed Flexible AC Transmission System Devices |
| 16 | Steve Judd | 2008 | Electric Grid Aspects of Pluggable Hybrid Vehicles |
| 15 | David Maggio | 2006 | Transmission Corridor Analysis using Power Transfer Distribution Factors |
| 14 | David Savageau | 2006 | Adaptive Influence Distance Algorithm for Contouring Bus-Based Power System Data |
| 13 | Charles Davis | 2005 | |
| 12 | Zeb Tate | 2005 | A Comparison of the Optimal Multiplier in Polar and Rectangular Coordinates |
| 11 | Phil Chorazy | 2002 | Visualization Techniques for a Java Power System Applet |
| 10 | Oscar Munoz | 2002 | Evaluation for the Potential for Transmission Constraints on the Operation of a Competitive Electricity Market |
| 9 | Craig Martini | 2000 | Visualization of Oscillation Mode Shapes, Participation Factors and Transmission Systems |
| 8 | Yiqing Zhu | 1999 | Evaluation of the Reactive Market Power |
| 7 | Kollin Patten | 1998 | Evaluating Market Power in Congested Power Systems |
| 6 | Jamie Weber | 1997 | Implementation of a Newton-Based Optimal Power Flow into a Power System Simulation Environment |
| 5 | Caroline Marzinzik | 1996 | A Linear Programming Method for Removing Thermal Line Overloads Affecting Transmission Capacity |
| 4 | Raymond P. Klump | 1995 | Effective Calculations of Low-Voltage Solutions Using the Newton-Raphson Load Flow |
| 3 | David K. Cullum | 1994 | Use of Energy Methods to Approximate Maximum Power System Loadability |
| 2 | Doug Brown | 1993 | Transient Stability Enhancement in Power Systems Using Flexible AC Transmission System Devices |
| 1 | Rezwan A. Lateef | 1992 | Toward a Unified Energy Function Approach in the Assessment of Power System Stability |