Project
DigiCARES is a transformative initiative aimed at improving energy systems planning and operation across New Mexico, Montana, Oklahoma, and Alabama by utilizing advanced AI, digital twin technology, and renewable energy solutions. The project specifically targets underserved communities in these areas. Its goals are to optimize energy utilization, increase renewable energy integration, and improve climate resilience. The project also focuses on fostering workforce development in AI and energy systems while promoting diversity in STEM education.
To do this, DigiCARES will develop an AI-driven digital twin to assist in the goal of becoming more climate aware and resilient.
Team
The team of DigiCARES started with the people initiating the research and requesting grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). It's the researchers' work on the project that enables us to help empower communities. There are many other people who have contributed to the DigiCARES project in business, marketing, and other areas. Find our team members, and other contributors below.
Researchers
Use the following table to find out which researchers are involved in each research area. Click on a name to go to that researcher’s profile. Below is a list of our researchers along with a link to find out more about them.
| Area of Expertise | Researchers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Systems and Policy | Di Shi | Patricia Sullivan | Fengyu Wang | Ying Zhang | Lee Spangler | |
| Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin | Guoling Fan | Ying Zhang | Faraz Dadgostari | Di Shi | ||
| Climate Science and Remote Sensing | Leiqiu Hu | Lulin Xue | John Christy | Robert Junod | David Dubois | Lavanya Ashokkumar |
| Social and Political Science | Xin Han | Shuang Zhao | Julia Haggerty | Eric Austin | Jason F. Kirksey | Erica Surova |
| Energy Systems and Policy |
|---|
| Di Shi |
| Patricia Sullivan |
| Fengyu Wang |
| Ying Zhang |
| Lee Spangler |
| Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin |
|---|
| Guoling Fan |
| Ying Zhang |
| Faraz Dadgostari |
| Di Shi |
| Climate Science and Remote Sensing |
|---|
| Leiqiu Hu |
| Lulin Xue |
| John Christy |
| Robert Junod |
| David Dubois |
| Lavanya Ashokkumar |
| Social and Political Science |
|---|
| Xin Han |
| Shuang Zhao |
| Julia Haggerty |
| Eric Austin |
| Jason F. Kirksey |
| Erica Surova |
Patricia Sullivan, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives - New Mexico State University
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Erica Surova
Director, Analytics Manager at the Center for Community Analysis - New Mexico State University
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John Christy, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Director of ESSC, Atmospheric and Earth Science - University of Alabama in Huntsville
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Previous Researchers
Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars
Graduate Students
Jiahao Chen
Ph.D. Student - Oklahoma State University
Sungjoo Chung
Ph.D. Student - Oklahoma State University
Yuanshuo Zhang
Ph.D. Student - Oklahoma State University
Undergraduate Students
Omar Bashammakh
Undergraduate Researcher - New Mexico State University
Dominick Aron Choate
Undergraduate Researcher from OK-LSAMP - East Central University
Joel Nnaji
Undergraduate Researcher - Oklahoma State University
Luke Dwayne Cardiel
Undergraduate Researcher - Oklahoma State University
Braeden Hayes
Undergraduate Researcher - University of Alabama in Huntsville
Other Contributors
Preston Hager
Web Developer - New Mexico State University