Biography

Dr. Nehrir has over forty years of university teaching and research experience. His research encompasses modeling, control, and power management of alternative energy power generation systems, load control (demand response) and application of artificial intelligence for microgrid power management for resiliency and self-healing of power systems. Dr. Nehrir is a Life Fellow of IEEE, the 2010 recipient of Montana State University’s Wiley Faculty Award for Meritorious Research, the 2016 recipient of IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Ramakumar Family Renewable Energy Excellence Award, and the 2017 recipient of Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board. He has lectured on his research and educational activities in more than ten countries around the globe.

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Research Interest

His research encompasses modeling, control, and power management of alternative energy power generation systems, load control (demand response), and application of artificial intelligence for microgrid power management for resiliency and self-healing of power systems.