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Ted Brekken is Professor of Energy Systems at Oregon State University, where he co-directs the Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility (WESRF). His research advances renewable energy technologies with focus on wave energy conversion and grid integration.
Current projects include control optimization for wave energy converters using machine learning, reinforcement learning for marine turbine durability, and hybrid simulations for floating offshore wind turbines. His work addresses critical challenges in power quality, fault resilience, and energy storage for marine renewable systems.
Recent publications demonstrate innovation in real-time wave prediction, power electronics durability, and earthquake resilience for power grids. Brekken has received the NSF CAREER award and IEEE PES Outstanding Young Engineer honor for sustainable energy contributions.
He teaches power electronics and energy conversion while leading DOE-funded marine energy initiatives.
