Mort Webster

Mort Webster is a Professor in the John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on risk analysis, uncertainty analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty, particularly in the context of electric power systems and climate policy. He explores stochastic dynamic modeling to integrate renewable energy, model technological change, and design flexible air quality strategies. His work bridges engineering, economics, and environmental science to address energy transition challenges.

Key research themes include optimizing power grid reliability with renewables, assessing geographically coupled energy systems, and analyzing climate impacts on electricity demand and costs. Dr. Webster has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the Department of Energy's Optimization Challenge and collaborates with institutions like the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE).

• Affiliations: IEE Faculty Member, Integrated Energy Systems Research Theme
• Recent Projects: Uncertainty-Aware Transactive Building Controls, Stochastic Transmission Planning

His publications emphasize the economic and technical dimensions of energy transitions, including low-carbon portfolios and grid flexibility. Dr. Webster advises on policy-relevant topics such as emissions reduction strategies and the economic implications of energy policies.

• Grants/Awards: DOE Optimization Challenge winner (2020), EMS Faculty Excellence Recognition (2023)
• Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the IEE and collaborates with cross-disciplinary energy research groups