John Gajda

John Gajda is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas (1990) and an MS from NC State (1994). With over 30 years of industry experience across energy, utilities, and academia, he transitioned to full-time faculty in 2024 after 10+ years as an adjunct lecturer.

• Expertise: Distribution system protection, generator interconnections, regulatory policy, and inverter-based resource management
• Professional Affiliations: Senior Member of IEEE, licensed professional engineer in 6 states

His career spans utility companies, regulatory agencies, and federal government roles. Notable contributions include developing utility design standards, testifying before regulatory commissions, and active participation in IEEE working groups.

• Awards: 2024 Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering Inductee