Hallie Dunham

Hallie Dunham is a Researcher III in Model Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in techno-economic planning and optimization of integrated renewable energy systems. Her work focuses on developing and applying advanced optimization techniques for distributed energy resources, particularly through the REopt decision support tool. She contributes to projects related to renewable energy screenings and grid services participation.

• Education
• Master of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University

Research interests include stochastic optimization of energy systems, renewable energy integration, intelligent control applications, and rural electrification. Her recent activities involve collaborations on microgrid topologies, voltage constraints, and cost-optimal distributed energy planning.

She is actively involved in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) as a network member, contributing to interdisciplinary research on renewable energy systems and distributed energy markets.