Jiazi Zhang

Jiazi Zhang is an electrical research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), working within the Grid Planning and Analysis Center's Grid Operations Planning Group. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Shandong University, a Master's and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, and has completed postdoctoral research at both Arizona State University (2017–2018) and NREL (2018–2019).

Her research focuses on:

• Large-scale power system modeling and optimization
• Hybrid DC-AC grid design for renewable integration
• Cybersecurity and resiliency in energy infrastructure
• Long-duration storage technologies
• Cross-sectoral simulations linking power and transportation systems

Zhang's recent publications (2023–2024) demonstrate a strong emphasis on sustainable aviation fuel impacts on power grids, extended optimization methodologies for renewable-heavy systems, and advanced cybersecurity frameworks for industrial control networks. Her work consistently addresses high-renewable penetration challenges through computational modeling and system analysis.

She maintains active memberships in professional organizations including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS).