Prasanna Raut
Department: Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Advisor: Prof Chaoyue Zhao Research: I'm researching optimal placement of layover charging stations for a fleet of zero-emission buses, aiming to minimize costs and ensure grid stability. Additionally, I plan to develop Reinforcement Learning strategies for managing power distribution in wildfire-prone areas, focusing on preventing ignition risks while maintaining reliable electricity coverage. ...
Xinyi Zhao
Department: Industrial & Systems Engineering Faculty Advisor: Chaoyue Zhao I am Xinyi Zhao, now pursuing my Ph.D. in industrial & systems engineering at UW, advised by Prof. Chaoyue Zhao. My research primarily revolves around addressing the power system planning challenge. My goal is to seamlessly integrate green energy solutions, such as energy storage and electric vehicles, into our existing power networks, while enhancing overall energy efficiency....
Chaoyue Zhao
Dr. Zhao works on data-driven optimization methodologies to support strategic and operational planning in power systems management. She developed innovative data-driven approaches to enable effective decision-making under uncertainty for power system scheduling problems such as optimal power flow and unit commitment. Her analytical models advance scalable solution methods to improve cost-effectiveness, streamline daily power system operations, and mitigate system disruptions and risk. Email | Website...
Youngjun Choe
Assistant Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering Email | Web site | LinkedIn ...