Jie Li

Jie Li is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Rowan University, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable power systems, renewable energy integration, microgrid design, and demand-side management. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Systems Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • M.S., Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University
  • B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University

His research interests span operation and control of power systems, renewable energy integration, microgrid resilience, and smart grid technologies. Notable contributions include studies on dynamic modeling of thermal units, demand response capabilities of data centers and EVs, and hierarchical control frameworks for resilient microgrids.

Recent publications highlight advancements in multi-agent reinforcement learning for energy management, cascading failure analysis in cyber-physical systems, and green hydrogen integration. His work emphasizes minimizing environmental impact while ensuring grid reliability and cost efficiency.

• Awards:
  • National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2018)
  • IEEE PES Best Conference Paper (2015)

Dr. Li is actively involved in educational initiatives, including curricula development for the next-generation smart grid workforce. His team collaborates on projects funded by NSF and industry partners, focusing on innovation in energy systems and grid resilience.