Tony Markel leads and develops new research efforts necessary to address cyber-physical security challenges and ensure robust operations of power systems and the sectors that depend on them. His experience covers vehicle electrification, grid integration, optimization, and cybersecurity of infrastructure. He has earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

Education

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University

Associations and Memberships

Society of Automotive Engineers

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Featured Work

Geothermal Sector Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment, NREL Presentation (2020)

Enabling Fast Charging: A Technology Gap Assessment, Department of Energy Technical Report (2017)

Multi-Lab EV Smart Grid Integration Requirements Study: Providing Guidance on Technology Development and Demonstration, NREL Technical Report (2015) 

Transformative Reduction of Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Opportunities for Change in Technologies and Systems, NREL Technical Report (2015) 

Connectivity and Convergence: Transportation for the 21st Century, IEEE Electrification Magazine (2014) 

Energy Systems Integration Facilities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2012 IEEE Energytech (2012)  

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Fast Charge Station Operational Analysis with Integrated Renewables, 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium (2012)  

Simulation and Analysis of Vehicle-to-Grid Operations in Microgrid, Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (2012)   

Interim Test Procedures for Evaluating Electrical Performance and Grid Integration of Vehicle-to-Grid Applications, NREL Technical Report (2011) 

Accessory Loads Impacts on PEVs and Grid Integration Opportunities, Toyota Sustainable Mobility Seminar (2011)

Patents

Advanced Vehicle Simulator – ADVISOR™, NREL IR#TM/02-17 (2002)