Session: 01-01: AI for Energy Sustainability I

Paper Number: 149217

149217 - The AI-Powered Energy Transformation: Optimizing Systems and Driving Sustainability with Artificial Intelligence 

Abstract: 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just about self-driving cars and chatbots. The energy landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, and AI is at the forefront of this revolution. It is poised to revolutionize the energy sector, from optimizing power grids to predicting renewable energy fluctuations to empowering smart homes. This talk will discuss the application of AI techniques in energy systems modeling, optimization, and forecasting. We will explore how AI-driven solutions can transform renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and demand response, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy landscape. Additionally, we will discuss the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with AI deployment in the energy sector.

Presenting Author: Heejin Cho University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Presenting Author Biography: Dr. Heejin Cho is currently Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Co-Director of the Center for Energy Research (CER) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to joining UNLV in 2023, he worked as an Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU) for about 10 years and as a research engineer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for about 3.5 years. His current research interests focus on energy and environmental systems, specifically design and optimization of sustainable energy systems for building and industry sectors. Dr. Cho has been PI or Co-PI at UNLV, MSU, and PNNL on multiple funded projects from US DOE, US DoD, USDA, NASA, US national laboratories, and industries. He is a Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He has over 120 scholarly publications in the field of energy and environmental systems. He serves as a section-chief editor of Energy Reports (Elsevier Journal) and an associate editor of ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology and Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. He served as the General Conference Chair of 2021 ASME International Conference on Energy Sustainability.

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