Leadership
![]() Technical Lead in Grid Communication Planning Research and Applications james.ogle@pnnl.gov | James Ogle is a chief electrical engineer at PNNL His research interests include distributed intelligence systems, communication network systems, ML and data analytics, and the integration of these technologies with advanced energy system controls to enable a more secure, sustainable, and resilient energy future. Prior to joining PNNL, Ogle had over 25 years industry experience spanning transmission and distribution engineering at electric utilities and commercial R&D developing communication, analysis, and management solutions for industrial systems. |
![]() Technical Lead in Grid Analytic Research and High-Performance Computing Applications yousu.chen@pnnl.gov | Yousu Chen is a chief electrical engineer at PNNL . His research interest includes power system high-performance computing applications, data analytics, power system operations and decision support, and optimization and control of energy infrastructures. Currently, he manages the Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity Advanced Grid Modeling program at PNNL. He is a recipient of the 2016 IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Leadership Award and is an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer. |
![]() Technical Lead in Wireless Communication and Energy Storage Optimization dexin.wang@pnnl.gov | Dexin Wang is an electrical engineer at PNNL. His research interests include communication network systems, optimization and evaluation of various types of energy storage systems, and the integration of these technologies in the grid modernization effort to enable more reliable, resilient, and intelligent power systems. He is the recipient of multiple outstanding performance awards in the Energy and Environment Directorate at PNNL. |
Lab-Level Communications Priority Topics
Grid