معرفی
Donald Docimo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University's Whitacre College of Engineering. He is affiliated with the National Wind Institute and directs the Design Optimization and Control (DOC) Lab, focusing on advanced modeling and control of energy systems.
Education
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University (2017)
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University (2015)
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The College of New Jersey (2012)
Research Focus
His research integrates model reduction, optimal control, and design optimization for energy systems, particularly in physics-based battery modeling, heterogeneous battery pack control, and hierarchical control/design for electric vehicles and power grids. Applications span renewable energy systems, electrified transportation, and grid-connected building energy systems.
Labs and Collaboration
The DOC Lab, based in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, serves as a multidisciplinary hub for developing efficient energy technologies. The lab collaborates with Texas Tech's renewable energy initiatives and the National Wind Institute.
