Nicholas Barry

Nicholas Barry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy at West Point. A U.S. Army officer (Lieutenant Colonel) and engineer, he has held leadership roles in military operations and academia, focusing on energy systems for over a decade.

• Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (2006, USMA), M.S. in Engineering Management (2011, Missouri University of Science and Technology), M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2015, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2023, University of Texas at Austin).

His research centers on resilient microgrid design and smart energy systems for military applications, emphasizing renewable integration, power analysis, and storage solutions. As a panelist at the Army Futures Command Vertex Energy Conference (2022), he contributed to discussions on mobile energy systems.

His recent publications examine simulation tools, resilience metrics, and operational challenges for isolated nanogrids, reflecting his expertise in military-focused power systems and sustainable energy deployment. Topics include inverter modeling, grid security, and hybrid renewable-diesel configurations.