We are thrilled to announce that the Fundamentals of Electric Transmission System Planning short course was successfully held from October 6–8, 2026, at the Center for Infrastructure Renewal (CIR)! Led by power systems expert Dr. Thomas Overbye, the course drew a huge response and strong attendance from industry professionals, researchers, and engineers eager to deepen …
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Dr. Xin Chen in Texas A&M’s electrical and computer engineering department earned the prestigious NSF CAREER Award and funding for his work on AI-based control for power grids. Dr. Xin Chen, assistant professor in Texas A&M University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) …
Catherine “Katie” Jereza, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity, toured Texas A&M University to meet with researchers and view the latest power engineering advancements. Catherine “Katie” Jereza, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity, toured Texas A&M University Sept. 25 to meet with researchers who are attempting to …
Texas A&M University researchers W. Rohouma, M. Metry, A. Peerzada, Dr. Miroslav M. Begovic, J. A. Pappas, and Dr. Robert S. Balog presented their latest research findings at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), held October 4–8, 2026. The study, titled “Voltage and Harmonic Control in Distribution Systems with Nonlinear Loads,” highlights an …
Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass was recently interviewed by NBC News regarding how investments in solar, wind, and battery storage are helping the Texas power grid meet record energy demand. Watch the full NBC News segment to learn more about the state’s evolving power grid infrastructure and energy reliability efforts here.
Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass, Assistant Director for Modeling, Simulation and Outreach at the Texas A&M Smart Grid Center, was recently interviewed by KBTX regarding the surge of data center developers looking to connect to the Texas power grid. In the interview, Dr. Snodgrass discussed ERCOT’s rigorous multi-year review process for evaluating large load interconnection requests and …
Description Geomagnetic disturbances (GMDs), caused by solar coronal mass ejections, have the potential to significantly impact the operation of the high voltage electric grid by causing geomagnetically induced currents (GICs). Over the last decade there has been significant research, industry interest, and regulatory concern about the impact of GMDs on the high voltage electric grid. …
We are excited to share Dr. Xin and Dr. Enjeti’s project with ERCOT! News Release on Nov 5, 2025 (Austin, TX) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced that it is partnering with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to develop detailed generic dynamic models of large loads—such as data …
We are excited to share that Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass has been honored with the 2025 Staff Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding performance and service to Texas A&M Engineering!
We are excited to share that Dr. Thomas Overbye has been honored with the 2024 Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teaching. A professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the TEES Smart Grid Center, Dr. Overbye continues to inspire both undergraduate …