Research Staff
Learn about the expertise and technical skills of NREL's grid modernization research staff.
NREL's grid research is led by the Power Systems Engineering Center and the Grid Planning and Analysis Center. NREL aligns its grid research with the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Modernization Initiative as part of the Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium.
Director, Power Systems Engineering Center
Ben Kroposki leads NREL's strategic research in the design, planning, and operations of electrical power systems.
Director, Grid Planning and Analysis Center
Kate Anderson guides NREL's analysis and tool development for the design and planning of the future grid.
Grid Modernization Research Staff
See a complete list of our researchers on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Research Hub.
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Last Updated June 17, 2025