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Dr. Xingpeng Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston (UH), where he has held this position since 2024, following his tenure as Assistant Professor (2018–2024). His research focuses on smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and optimization of power systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University (2017) and multiple master’s degrees in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2023), Industrial Engineering (ASU, 2016), and Electrical Engineering (Zhejiang University, 2013).
His work emphasizes machine learning applications in power systems, including battery degradation modeling, microgrid design, and climate-resilient grid planning. He leads the RPG Lab (https://rpglab.github.io), advancing solutions for offshore renewable energy systems, hydrogen transmission, and grid cybersecurity. His research has been funded by the NSF CAREER Award (2024) and the NAS Gulf Research Program (2023).
- Education:
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University (2017)
- M.S., Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology (2023)
- M.S., Industrial Engineering, Arizona State University (2016)
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University (2013)
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Shandong University (2010)
Dr. Li’s recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven grid optimization, battery lifecycle modeling, and offshore microgrid planning. He has received awards such as the Early-Career Research Follow (NAS Gulf, 2023) and the IEEE Phoenix Section Student Scholarship (2016).
- Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2024)
- Early-Career Research Follow, NAS Gulf Research Program (2023)
- Emerging Leader, Offshore Technology Conference (2023)
His teaching includes courses like ECE 6327 (Smart Grid Systems) and ECE 6379 (Power System Operations), bridging theoretical research with practical grid challenges. His lab collaborates on projects like 100% renewable offshore platforms and hydrogen energy transmission systems, addressing climate resilience and decarbonization goals.
