Dr. Chen’s research interests include design, modeling, estimation, control, optimization, and safety of dynamic systems, specifically for connected and automated vehicle, multi-agent mobile, energy, and mechatronic systems.

Advanced optimization, control, and machine learning for reliability and economically integrating large-scale distributed energy resources (DERs) into power system planning, operations, stability, and electricity markets.

Milcarek's current research focuses on micro-tubular Flame-assisted Fuel Cells (FFCs) and system-level hybrid combustion/FFC applications including micro cogeneration and two-stage combustors.

Susarla joined ASU in fall 2022. She has expertise in the area of electron microscopy where explores the structure-property relationship in quantum and semiconducting materials.

Ms. Hunt is an applied politics practitioner specializing in intercultural political communication and comparative politics. Her expertise is at the intersection of climate change, democracy, and global politics.