Yue Cao

Yue Cao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University (OSU), leading the Cao Energy Group. He holds a tenured position and is affiliated with the Energy Systems field. Previously, he worked at Amazon Prime Air, Apple Inc., and other industry leaders. His research focuses on power electronics, motor drives, energy storage, and their applications in renewable energy integration and transportation electrification. Dr. Cao is a Senior Member of IEEE and has served in leadership roles within IEEE Power Electronics Society.

Education

• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• B.S. (honors), Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Research Interests

Dr. Cao’s work addresses critical challenges in sustainable energy systems, including advanced power electronics for renewable energy (wave, hydrokinetic), electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure security, and AI-driven design methodologies. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating control systems, machine learning, and cybersecurity to enhance energy efficiency and grid resilience.

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 OSU Promising Scholar Award
• 2022 NSF CAREER Award
• 2022 NAE Frontier of Engineering Fellow
• 2020 OSU Learning Innovation Grant

Grants & Collaborations

He has secured funding from NSF, DOE ARPA-E, DOE EERE, and industry partners like Portland General Electric. His projects include designing resilient EV charging systems, optimizing wave energy converters, and advancing aerospace power systems.

Labs & Teams

As director of the Cao Energy Group, he leads a team focused on innovative energy solutions, bridging academic research with industrial applications in electrification and sustainability.