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Jesse Jenkins is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University, jointly appointed in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment, with courtesy affiliations in the School of Public and International Affairs and the High Meadows Environmental Institute. He leads the Princeton ZERO Lab and specializes in macro-scale energy systems engineering.
Education:
- PhD and SM – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Postdoctoral Fellow – Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard University Center for the Environment
Research Interests:
Jenkins focuses on the transition to zero-carbon energy systems. His work spans the integration of distributed energy resources, optimization of national and sub-national energy systems, and the role of electricity in economy-wide decarbonization. He applies advanced modeling techniques to inform policy and planning decisions.
Publications Focus:
His recent work emphasizes the intersection of decarbonization strategies and nature-based climate solutions, exploring how ecosystem-based interventions can complement technological pathways to net-zero emissions. These publications underscore the importance of policy frameworks and risk assessments in scaling sustainable climate interventions.
Labs & Teams:
Jenkins leads the Princeton ZERO Lab (Zero-carbon Energy systems Research and Optimization Laboratory), which develops and applies optimization-based models to evaluate low-carbon energy technologies and support policy decisions in transitioning to net-zero emissions systems.
