Bonnie Powell

Bonnie Powell is a researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) specializing in energy systems and transportation resilience. She holds a Master's degree in Advanced Energy Systems from Colorado School of Mines and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. Her work focuses on integrating clean energy into public transit systems and enhancing grid resilience.

Research Interests: Bonnie explores energy systems, on-demand transit, electric vehicle infrastructure, and resilient solar photovoltaics. Her research addresses natural disaster preparedness, military applications, and international energy development.

Recent Publications: She has contributed to case studies on on-demand electric transit in cities like New Rochelle, Houston, and St. Louis, as well as charging infrastructure analysis and airport wayfinding technologies. Her work often intersects transportation efficiency and energy security.

Awards:

• William W. Millar Award (2024) for best paper in public transportation

Collaborations: Active in transportation research networks, focusing on electric vehicles, case studies, and grid resilience. Key collaborations include studies on transit emissions reduction and sustainable mobility frameworks.