Advanced Energy Systems

A Transformational Graduate Engineering Program

Advanced Energy Systems

A Transformational Graduate Engineering Program

Advanced Energy Systems

A Transformational Graduate Engineering Program

Welcome to The Advanced Energy Systems Graduate Engineering Program

Developing secure, resilient, and adaptive energy infrastructure is the defining challenge of the 21st century—and our greatest opportunity for economic and environmental progress. Navigating this transition requires a new generation of workforce capable of steering the global energy sector through unprecedented change.

To meet this need, Colorado School of Mines and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) have partnered to offer a premier interdisciplinary graduate program. The Advanced Energy Systems (AES) program empowers doctoral researchers and master’s-level professionals to master the technical, economic, and environmental complexities of tomorrow’s infrastructure.

Students take advantage of this unique opportunity to:

  • Collaborate with world-class faculty and NLR’s leading researchers.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at both institutions.
  • Engineer scalable solutions to global energy challenges.
  • Engage with a diverse network of industry, government, and nonprofit partners.
  • Launch a high-impact career at the forefront of the new energy economy.

Mines/NLR Advanced Energy Systems Degree Program: A Transformational Graduate Program

Application Information

Mines and NLR Join Forces To Shape the Future of Energy

News

Interview with the Co-Director

Center Director for the Grid Planning and Analysis Center Co-Director, Mines/NREL Advanced Energy Systems Program Dr. Anderson graduated from the AES program in 2022, the inaugural cohort of students for the AES program, and now serves as the NREL Co-Director of the...

Interview with The Director

University Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering Director, Mines/NREL Advanced Energy Systems ProgramDr. Braun has served as the director of the AES program for almost five years. He has extensive experience in the field of energy research and is passionate...

Fall 2025 Welcome

This fall, the Advanced Energy Systems Program welcomed 24 new students, including 7 doctoral students and 17 Masters students. In preparation for classes, students participated in the traditional M Climb. After receiving their hardhats, the AES crew walked from...