Adarsh Nagarajan

Adarsh Nagarajan is a Principal Researcher and Group Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), focusing on advanced power systems research and grid modernization. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Colorado School of Mines since 2021.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Houston
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering

His research interests include energy storage modeling, grid integration of distributed energy resources, and low-inertia systems (e.g., microgrids). He explores the intersection of hardware and modeling for distribution planning.

Recent publications highlight innovations in vanadium redox flow batteries, solar photovoltaics feasibility, and hybrid battery systems for EV charging, reflecting his focus on renewable energy integration and grid resilience.

Scientific Awards

• Federal Lab Consortium Notable Technology of the Year (2019)
• R&D 100 Award: PRECISE (2019)

At NREL, he leads the Grid Planning and Analysis Center, contributing to 57 research outputs and 20+ years of grid modernization efforts.