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Congratulations to SBS lab member Viswanathan Ganesh on passing his Ph.D. comprehensive exam. His research focuses on building-to-grid integration and its application to data centers. As part of this research, he has developed new Modelica models for induction motors and is in the process of releasing these to the open source Modelica Buildings Library. Viswanathan joins several of our lab members who have recently passed their Ph.D, comprehensive exams.
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SBS Lab Member Kathryn Hinkelman Receives the 2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award at Pennsylvania State University. Prof. Zuo had the honor of accepting the award on her behalf. Dr. Hinkelman’s interdisciplinary research develops sustainable, resilient, and equitable energy systems through advanced modeling and simulation and bio-inspired design. Her research innovation and productivity, funding achievements, and dedication to mentoring students led to her selection as the 2024 Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar. She will join the Department of Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont as an Assistant Professor in Fall of 2024.
