John Simpson-Porco

John Simpson-Porco is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He previously worked as a visiting scientist with the Automatic Control Laboratory at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2015, University of California, Santa Barbara), B.Sc. in Engineering Physics (2010, Queen's University, Canada).

His research focuses on control and optimization of multi-agent systems and networks, with applications in modernized power grids. Specific interests include distributed control systems, decentralized control systems, optimal control, smart grid technologies, microgrids, and networked frequency/voltage control mechanisms.

• Scientific Awards: 2012--2014 IFAC Automatica Prize, Center for Control, Dynamical Systems and Computation Best Thesis Award, Outstanding Scholar Fellowship.

Prof. Simpson-Porco actively considers graduate student applications and emphasizes the completion of an online application process for admission.