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Student and Alumni Achievements
Congratulations to Dr. Opeoluwa Wonuola Olawale
by Karie Farr | October 11, 2022 | Student and Alumni Accomplishments | 0 Comments
Dr. Olawale recently completed her PHD in AES. "Integrating Complex Human Dimensions to Residential Demand Flexibility Design". Olawale's research's overarching goal to influence robust peak demand reduction via demand flexibility (DF) program designs that can fully...
Research and Industry Partnerships
Particle Thermal Energy Storage
by Nick Delany | May 21, 2022 | Research and Industry Partnerships | 0 Comments
An NREL project led by Dr. Zhiwen Ma, an NREL researcher and Advanced Energy Systems Mentor, and supported by Colorado School of Mines Ph.D. student Jeffrey Gifford is highlighted for its progress on developing a particle thermal energy storage system for...
A new report sheds light on the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
by Valerie Holt | November 11, 2021 | Research and Industry Partnerships | 0 Comments
Advanced Energy Systems PhD Candidate, Christina Simeone, co-authored a new report, There's No Place Like Home: Residential Parking, Electrical Access, and Implications for the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with co-authors Yanbo Ge, Andrew Duvall,...
Faculty and Staff Interviews
Interview with the Co-Director
by Morgan Shepherd | November 17, 2025 | Faculty and Staff Interviews, News | 0 Comments
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
by Morgan Shepherd | October 21, 2025 | Faculty and Staff Interviews, News | 0 Comments
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...
AES Program News
Fall 2025 Welcome
by Morgan Shepherd | September 12, 2025 | Program News | 0 Comments
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...