Interview with the Co-Director

An Interview with the AES Program Co-Director: Dr. Kate Anderson 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...

Interview with The Director

An Interview with the AES Program Director: Dr. Robert Braun University Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering Director, Mines/NREL Advanced Energy Systems Program Dr. Braun has served as the director of the AES program for almost five years. He has extensive...

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...