Clarkson University Student Receives Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Scholarship

Logan Hobbs, an Electrical Engineering sophomore Honors student at Clarkson University from Fowler, IL, has been awarded the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power and Energy Society (PES) Scholarship for his collaborative research with the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

Hobbs is among 84 recipients throughout the United States and Canada. Together with this scholarship, Hobbs will be awarded $7,000 to support his education and real-world experience, one year of IEEE PES student membership, and the opportunity to be mentored by leading professionals in the power and energy industry.

Hobbs' research journey started as an Honors pre-frosh summer research student under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Leo Jiang at Clarkson in 2023.

He continued his research in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program with a focus on electricity infrastructure decarbonization and resiliency in summer 2024. Hobbs was focusing on the development of the operational energy adequacy technology under the guidance from Jiang and researchers from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). This leading edge technology is aiming to provide grid operators with enhanced situational awareness of loss of load risks in power grid operations under increasing uncertainties from renewable energy resources, ensuring a smooth grid transition into a sustainable electricity infrastructure with zero emission resources.

"Logan should be incredibly proud of this remarkable achievement," Jiang said. "This award proves Logan's dedication to his studies and research in power engineering and renewable energy resources to help achieve a zero-carbon electricity infrastructure of the future."

Logan has worked with the NYISO, who has been the industry sponsor for his research.

"Logan has demonstrated the ability to apply his learning to solve challenges that grid operators encounter in maintaining reliability. I encourage him to leverage this opportunity to gain more real-world experience and prepare for a career in the electric power industry. Congratulations to Logan on the IEEE Scholarship," said Pradip Kumar, Manager of Market Solutions Engineering for the NYISO.

Clarkson's power program is known for its active collaboration with industry for both research and education. Logan's research journey and IEEE Scholarship reflect Clarkson's commitment to our students' success through personalized learning.

"We are pleased to see Logan receives this IEEE Scholarship; it is well deserved," said Tom Ortmeyer, Research Professor and Director for the Electric Power System Research Center.

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