Peng Zhang

Peng Zhang is a tenured Full Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at Stony Brook University. He also holds affiliate professorships in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics & Statistics. His research focuses on cyber-physical grid resilience, including quantum-engineered grids, AI-enabled systems, and cybersecurity. He leads the Power Lab, developing technologies like software-defined grids and programmable microgrids.

• PhD: Electrical Engineering, University of British Columbia (Canada)
• Masters: Tsinghua University
• Bachelor's: Shandong University

Research interests span quantum grids, AI-driven grid optimization, microgrid stability, and formal methods for resilience. Key projects include NSF-funded initiatives on resilient networked microgrids and quantum-security frameworks.

Recent publications emphasize quantum computing applications in power systems, cybersecurity solutions, and fault management. Awards include the 2018 IEEE Technological Innovation Award and Excellence in Energy Award.

Advises numerous PhD students and leads labs such as the Quantum Grids Lab and AI-Grid Lab. Active in grants and industry collaborations, including with Eversource Energy and DOE projects.