Alexis Kwasinski

Alexis Kwasinski is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in resilient energy systems, microgrids, and disaster-resilient critical infrastructure. His research focuses on enhancing the sustainability and reliability of power and communication networks during extreme events.

Education:

• PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007)
• MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005)
• BS, Electrical Engineering (Power and Energy Systems), Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (1993)

Research Interests:

• Resilient power systems and microgrids
• Renewable energy integration and storage
• Disaster resilience of telecommunications infrastructure
• Power electronics for distributed generation
• Critical infrastructure interdependencies

Awards:

• 2014 IEEE Globecom Best of Globecom Paper Award
• 2009 NSF CAREER Award
• 2011 IBM Faculty Innovation Award
• Featured in Christian Science Monitor and IEEE Spectrum for Sandy resilience analysis

Advising & Grants:

• Recipient of NSF and industry grants for resilience research
• Active in field damage assessments post-disasters (e.g., Tohoku, Christchurch)
• Invited to DOE workshops on microgrids and energy efficiency

Labs/Teams: Leads research collaborations on resilient energy systems and disaster forensics.