معرفی
Ana Dyreson is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University and Associate Research Director at the Center for Innovation in Sustainability & Resilience (CISR). She leads the Great Lakes Energy Group, focusing on climate change impacts on electric power systems, energy transitions in cold climates, and thermal power plant modeling. Her work bridges solar photovoltaic design, electricity grid operational modeling, and the energy-water nexus.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison (2018)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Northern Arizona University (2014)
- BS in Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin–Madison (2011)
Research emphasizes climate-resilient energy systems, particularly solar energy in cold climates and grid-scale modeling. Her 2025-2022 publications investigate snow mitigation on PV panels, heat pump adoption, floating solar-hydropower hybrids, and climate stressor impacts on thermoelectric plants.
She develops inclusive teaching methods and advises on renewable energy deployment through initiatives like the Tech Forward Initiative on Sustainability and Resilience. Her team collaborates on multisector dynamics and energy-water-climate research in the Great Lakes region.
